The Kilusang Mayo Uno on Wednesday blamed the rising prices of basic commodities to the country’s import-dependent economy under Martial Law, noting local farmers are still left neglected by the government.
“Because of the economic framework of Marcos Jr. and and Sr. which is reliant on foreigners, their only solution is excessive exportation of sugar, rice, vegetable and other goods instead of supporting farmers,” KMU Chairperson Elmer Labog said in Filipino.The labor leader said it is made worse by still low wages of workers, which cannot keep up with the rising inflation.
He also said other labor issues during Martial Law, such as suppression of right to organize through red tagging and harassment, as well as contractualization remain rampant. “The conditions during the Marcos dictatorship are very similar to what we’re currently experiencing under the Marcos Jr. administration,” Labog said.Proclamation No. 1081, which placed the country under martial law on Sept. 21, 1972. The issuance was formally lifted in Jan. 17, 1981.KMU challenged Marcos’ son, President Ferdinand “Bongbong ” R. Marcos, Jr., to finally end the economic “legacy” of Martial Law by certifying key legislations.
“We are not afraid to fight since we know our demands for wages, jobs and rights are reasonable,” Labog said.
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