The TUCP today branded the P25.00 wage increase ordered by the Metro Manila wage board as too inconsequential and will hardly make a dent in improving the living standards of workers in Metro Manila.
TUCP earlier petitioned the National Capital Regional Wages and Productivity Board to increase minimum wages by P75.00.
TUCP said that it will call upon the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) which has the power to review the decisions of the wage boards to improve on the order.
“As soon as we get a copy of the order, we will file an appeal before the NWPC”, TUCP vowed.
TUCP has yet to receive a copy of the order.
TUCP is also concerned that other regional wage boards may take the P25 increase as the benchmark in making their decisions.
The TUCP also called on both houses of Congress to fast track discussions on legislative proposals to grant tax exemptions to minimum wage earners and middle income workers.
The TUCP said that the passage of the law is necessary to augment the measly amount granted by the NCR wage board.
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