Workers call for employment retention amid reported Sofitel 'rehab,' hotel reiterates closure

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Workers of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Monday called on holding company Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc. (PPHI) to retain their employment after the reported “rehabilitation” of the 51-year-old hotel.

Officials from the National Union of Workers in Hotel, Restaurant, and Allied Industries , representing employees of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, hold a press conference on Monday at a restaurant in Manila to challenge the termination of the workers as they believe the hotel’s closure is only temporary.MANILA, Philippines — Workers of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Monday called on holding company Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc.

“Lahat po ng benepisyo 'pag nagbalik po kami ay ibibigay at saka po ay i-acknowledge nila na 'yung mga workers ay unionized at may union existing. 'Yun lamang po, napakaliit po ng aming hinihingi,” he added. The land occupied by the hotel is owned by the state-run Government Service Insurance System . NUWHRAIN also claimed that there has been a “union–busting” by Sofitel’s management which has been denied by Sy.

“We are offering separation packages to ALL employees of the hotel, whether they are union members or non-unionized staff,” he added.

Lots of big stockholders’ meetings this week, but the first big piece of scheduled news will be the PSA’s Wednesday...

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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