Women union leaders in South East Asia push for rights1 December, 2015Around 50 women leaders from IndustriALL Global Union affiliates in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines met in November to strengthen women and gender structures at all levels of national and local unions, and to improve maternal protection in each country. There is a high number of women workers in all of the countries, especially in the textile, garment, shoe and leather, and electronics industries.
Philippines - proposed law extends maternity leave to 100 days14 November, 2015On 10 November, the Philippines House of Representatives Committee on Women and Gender Equality unanimously approved proposed laws extending maternity leave from 60 to 100 days.
Aux Philippines, une proposition de loi étend le congé de maternité à 100 jours14 November, 2015Ce 10 novembre, la Commission sur les Femmes et l’Égalité des Sexes de la Chambre des Représentants des Philippines a approuvé à l’unanimité une proposition de loi qui ferait passer le congé de maternité de 60 à 100 jours.
Philippines - proposed law extends maternity leave to 100 days14 November, 2015On 10 November, the Philippines House of Representatives Committee on Women and Gender Equality unanimously approved proposed laws extending maternity leave from 60 to 100 days.
Philippines: action to STOP Precarious Work9 October, 20157 Ocotber marked the second year of the coordinated and sustained campaign of the IndustriALL Philippine affiliates in their fight against precarious work. This year’s mobilization centered not only on the extent of precariousness in the country but also highlighted the negative social impact of precarious work, not only on the lives of Filipino workers and their families, but also of their communities.
Philippines: action to STOP Precarious Work9 October, 20157 Ocotber marked the second year of the coordinated and sustained campaign of the IndustriALL Philippine affiliates in their fight against precarious work. This year’s mobilization centered not only on the extent of precariousness in the country but also highlighted the negative social impact of precarious work, not only on the lives of Filipino workers and their families, but also of their communities.
Improving maternity protection in South East Asia 1 October, 2015An IndustriALL project on gender and improved maternity protection in South East Asia has been launched. The project aims to increase knowledge and skills of women workers through organizing, campaigning and capacity building.
Améliorer la protection de la maternité en Asie du Sud-Est1 October, 2015Un projet sur l’égalité des sexes et l’amélioration de la protection de la maternité en Asie du Sud-Est a été lancé par IndustriALL. Le projet vise à améliorer les connaissances et les compétences des femmes travailleuses par le biais de la syndicalisation, de campagnes et du renforcement des capacités.
Improving maternity protection in South East Asia1 October, 2015An IndustriALL project on gender and improved maternity protection in South East Asia has been launched. The project aims to increase knowledge and skills of women workers through organizing, campaigning and capacity building.
Philippine affiliates affirm sustainable industrial policy as a priority issue22 July, 2015Philippine unions reiterated their commitment to promote sustainable industrial policy as a priority issue at the conclusion of a one-day workshop on the topic on 18 July.
