P597 wage hike sought in NCR

AMID the ongoing review of the minimum wage rate in Metro Manila, the Unity for Wage Increase Now (UWIN) has asked the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) for a P597 increase in the salary of workers.

In a public notice, the NCR wage board disclosed that UWIN filed the petition last May 24, a day after the holding of the first public consultation for the next round of wage adjustment in Metro Manila.

“Please be informed that a petition for minimum wage adjustment was filed in the NCR,” said the NCR wage board.

It said the UWIN wage petition shall be discussed in a public hearing as provided under the rules.

“Any party may file an opposition copy furnished the petitioner on or before June 18, 2024,” said the NCR wage board.

The RTWPB-NCR said it will conducting a public hearing on June 20 at the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Quezon City.

It said parties and individuals who intend to participate may coordinate with RTWPB-NCR.

The NCR wage board said position papers may be submitted in its office at the DY Intl. Bldg. in Malate, Manila or via e-mail at [email protected].

“Please be noted that this event is exclusive for participants from the National Capital Region,” said the NCR wage board.