Thousands join May Day protest in Manila
Thousands join May Day protest in Manila MANILA, Philippines-At least 8,000 workers have marched in the Philippine capital to demand an increase in the country's minimum daily wage.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III rejected the May Day pleas for a $3 daily pay hike, saying it would worsen inflation, spark layoffs and turn away foreign investors.
Manila police chief Alex Gutierrez says about 8,000 members of a huge labor alliance marched for four kilometers (2.5 miles) Tuesday to the... read more
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Thousands join May Day protest in Manila
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Thousands join May Day protest in Manila
MANILA, Philippines At least 8,000 workers have marched in the Philippine capital to demand an increase in the country's minimum daily wage. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III rejected the May Day pleas for a $3 daily pay hike, saying it would...
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