Department of Labor and Employment denies motion for reconsideration of Ceneco employees union executive board. Marbie Cabardo reinstated as vice president with added responsibilities. Special local election to fill vacant president position ordered. Dole-BLR Director IV, Atty. Maria Consuelo Bacay, affirms decision, emphasizing the importance of due process in union affairs. Read more.
Among the issued raised to the ILO mission in January were harassment and red-tagging of labor unions during the Duterte presidency, with representatives.
The bill also penalizes employers and government agencies and personnel who vilify, label or red-tag workers organizations and their members "on the basis of mere membership or affiliation."