'Sana all': Senate workers say increase in inflationary aid is just, a must for all workers

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MANILA, Philippines — The increase in inflation assistance for Senate employees is fruit of their decades-long call to the government body, their union said, as they also called for higher benefits and aid for all workers nationwide amid rapidly rising living costs.

 

The Sandigan ng mga Empleyadong Nagkakaisa sa Adhikain ng Demokratikong Organisasyon o SENADO on Tuesday explained that the increased inflation assistance to P50,000 from the previous P12,000 was due to their call for higher benefits because their wages barely sustain a living.

 

They pointed out that there is a huge gap between minimum wage of workers — including rank and file government employees — and the set family living wage of P1,161 daily.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/21/2246577/sana-all-senate-workers-say-increase-inflationary-aid-just-must-all-workers

 

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