DOLE urges prioritization of minimum wage earners, OFWs in COVID vaccine drive

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MANILA - The Department of Labor and Employment is urging the national government to include minimum wage earners among sectors that will be prioritized in the vaccination against COVID-19.

Labor Usec. Benjo Benavidez said Friday ensuring the health and safety of workers, including OFWs, would help the economy recover quickly from the pandemic.

“So, para po tayo maka-recover, para po maka-recover ang ating ekonomiya, kailangan po nating siguraduhin na ang ating mga manggagawa ay ligtas at malusog.” DOLE said it is monitoring the compliance of industries to health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, together with the Department of Trade and Industry and local government units .

 

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