The group said workers particularly those receiving the minimum wage are outraged over the exorbitant hike in prices of basic food items amid the ongoing national economic and health crises caused by the coronavirus-19 pandemic.
According to ALU, workers noted the increments in prices picked up a week leading to the traditional Christmas family celebration and New Year revelry despite the 60-day price freeze imposed by multi-government agencies task force beginning November 18, 2020 to January 17, 2021 on basic and prime commodities.
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