Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas on Monday, Nov. 28, asked the Marcos administration to ratify and enforce the International Labor Organization’s Convention 190 , which recognizes the right of everyone to a violent-free workplace, including gender-based violence and harassment.
“ILO Convention 190 offers a broader definition of the world of work, to include not just usual work settings but also the modes of transit to and from work as well as work-from-home arrangements especially in light of the pandemic,” she said in her privilege speech during Monday’s plenary session. The launch is in time to the commemoration of the 18 Day of Activism to end violence against women and children and a continuation of the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women .
Calling for decent wages and benefits across all regions of the country, Brosas cited the Occupational Wages Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2020 which said that the average monthly wage was P16,486 across jobs such as computer network professionals, software developers, engineers, service sector workers, and low-skilled workers.She also argued that P570 minimum monthly wage in the country is lower than the P1,133 family living wage.
“Now, more than ever, we must broaden our alliances and networks to highlight the issues of women workers and enjoin all advocates in addressing the worsening economic crisis,” the lawmaker added.
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