FFW cites women's role in labor force amid challenges

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) on Wednesday expressed its solidarity with women workers in their struggle for equal rights and opportunities in the workplace.

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Federation of Free Workers on Wednesday expressed its solidarity with women workers in their struggle for equal rights and opportunities in the workplace.

However, despite their contributions, women still face numerous struggles in the workplace in today's society. "Ang daming babaeng manggagawang kontratwal lalo dito sa amin sa Laguna. Many women workers are still employed as contract and agency workers, and they have fewer privileges compared to male workers. They face inequalities in hiring policies, wages, benefits, leaves, and even in workplace facilities," she said."We will fight for the regularization of contract and agency workers and wage increases," she said.

"Our health workers are crucial front liners in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic," said Ong, the union president of the Iloilo Mission Hospital Employees' Association.

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