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3,000 KCTU Members Rally in Downtown Seoul Minimum Wage Council Faces Legal Deadline, 2 Days Out July General Strike Looms in 'Hot Summer'.

South Korea's KCTU rallied 3,000 members in downtown Seoul demanding a 12,000 won minimum wage, two days before the Minimum Wage Council's legal deadline, with a general strike planned for July 15.#minimumwageKorea #KCTU #12000wonminimumwage #MinimumWageCouncil #YangKyeong-soo #generalstrike #laborrights #wageincrease
Unions Press for 12,000 Won Minimum Wage as Deadline Nears

Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
The minimum wage in the Bicol region at P455 (USD 7.41) per day will never be enough for daily expenses since inflation in the country continues to rise.
The post Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/02/workers-forum-protest-mark-may-1-in-albay/

#bulatlat #philippines #LaborTradeUnion #AllianceofConcernedTeachersACT #Familylivingwage #KilusangMayoUno #Wageincrease

Leyte poor suffer from oil price hikes
“It is important that the government increases the daily minimum wage of the Filipino workers."
The post Leyte poor suffer from oil price hikes appeared first on Bulatlat.
https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/04/07/leyte-poor-suffer-from-oil-price-hikes/

#bulatlat #philippines #EconomicandSocioCulturalRights #Jeepneydrivers #Oilpricehikes #Tricycles #Wageincrease

Trendafilov stressed that if he does not hear from the authorities even after this protest, there will be a general strike. "March 14 at 12.05, ...

Workers will stage a major protest on March 14, demanding a 600 euro increase in the minimum wage, as well as an increase in all other salaries of 6,000 denars.#lsm-macedonia #wageincrease #slobodantrendafillov
Trendafilov: If there is no agreement on wage increases, there will be a general strike

I had a dicussion about Ford and Trump and I drove the point that what made Ford successful were counter to Trumps policies. How the two are like apples and oranges. Ford increased pay, Trump has increased cost, while firing and reducing pay/purchasing power.

Increasing wages enhances consumer purchasing power, giving workers more disposable income to spend on goods and services. This boost in purchasing power drives demand, benefiting businesses across various sectors. Higher consumer spending stimulates local economies and creates a positive cycle of economic activity. Additionally, elevating wages leads to improved worker morale, reduced turnover, and increased productivity. When employees feel valued and adequately compensated, they are more likely to invest effort and loyalty in their jobs, contributing positively to a company’s bottom line and overall economic growth.

By increasing wages, fewer workers will rely on government assistance programs, which reduces the burden on taxpayers and allows government funds to be redirected toward infrastructure, education, and healthcare—areas that promote long-term economic stability. While tariffs may aim to protect domestic industries, they often result in unintended consequences, such as higher prices for consumers and retaliatory measures from trading partners. Tariffs can distort market dynamics, potentially leading to job losses in sectors reliant on global supply chains. In contrast, investing in wages fosters a more equitable and stable economy, as evidenced by historical data indicating that periods of rising wages often coincide with economic expansion, unlike tariffs which can lead to contraction and instability.

#WageIncrease #EconomicGrowth #ConsumerSpending #EmployeeMorale #Productivity #WorkersRights #EquitableEconomy #TariffImpact #SustainableGrowth #LaborMarket #BusinessStrategy #SocialSafetyNet #EconomicStability

I had a dicussion about Ford and Trump and I drove the point that what made Ford successful were counter to Trumps policies. How the two are like apples and oranges. Ford increased pay, Trump has increased cost, while firing and reducing pay/purchasing power.

Increasing wages enhances consumer purchasing power, giving workers more disposable income to spend on goods and services. This boost in purchasing power drives demand, benefiting businesses across various sectors. Higher consumer spending stimulates local economies and creates a positive cycle of economic activity. Additionally, elevating wages leads to improved worker morale, reduced turnover, and increased productivity. When employees feel valued and adequately compensated, they are more likely to invest effort and loyalty in their jobs, contributing positively to a company’s bottom line and overall economic growth.

By increasing wages, fewer workers will rely on government assistance programs, which reduces the burden on taxpayers and allows government funds to be redirected toward infrastructure, education, and healthcare—areas that promote long-term economic stability. While tariffs may aim to protect domestic industries, they often result in unintended consequences, such as higher prices for consumers and retaliatory measures from trading partners. Tariffs can distort market dynamics, potentially leading to job losses in sectors reliant on global supply chains. In contrast, investing in wages fosters a more equitable and stable economy, as evidenced by historical data indicating that periods of rising wages often coincide with economic expansion, unlike tariffs which can lead to contraction and instability.

#WageIncrease #EconomicGrowth #ConsumerSpending #EmployeeMorale #Productivity #WorkersRights #EquitableEconomy #TariffImpact #SustainableGrowth #LaborMarket #BusinessStrategy #SocialSafetyNet #EconomicStability

5 Canadian provinces raise their #minimumwage; #Alberta now lowest in the country

Hikes will apply to #Ontario, #Manitoba, #Saskatchewan, #NovaScotia and #PEI

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadian-provinces-minimum-wage-1.7647892

#livingwage #inflation #wagegrowth #canada #canpol #moremoney #wageincrease #canpoli #wages #income

After a 74-hour #strike by 1,000 workers, the #Nexperia #Philippines Workers’ Union secured the reinstatement of #union leaders Mary Ann Castillo (president) and Girlie Battad (union official), along with a PHP50 (US$0.87) #wageincrease over three years.

https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/victory-philippines-nexperia-workers

#laborMovement #organize #solidarity #strikes #unions #communityradio #3CR

After a 74-hour #strike by 1,000 workers, the #Nexperia #Philippines Workers’ Union secured the reinstatement of #union leaders Mary Ann Castillo (president) and Girlie Battad (union official), along with a PHP50 (US$0.87) #wageincrease over three years.

https://www.3cr.org.au/sticktogether/episode/victory-philippines-nexperia-workers

#laborMovement #organize #solidarity #strikes #unions #communityradio #3CR

Polish minimal wage is now higher than the American one - 30,50 PLN V. 7,25 USD

Of course it doesn't prove that Polish #minimalwage is high - considering rising cost of living it's not. It rather shows how out of touch with #costofliving US minimal wage is, and how the economic security of the workers is disregarded by the lobbied elites.

#costoflivingcrisis #wageincrease #poland #usa

The impact on the market may create pressure for a positive outlook on the dollar and affect gold and Euro. However, in index futures, the positive balance from Meta counters the overall data effect. #FedRateCut #EmploymentGrowth #WageIncrease #MarketExpectations #ServiceSector #MetaPlatforms #MarketAnalysis

Strong employment growth and increasing wages could delay expectations for the first rate cut from the Fed. Currently, the primary scenario is set for May, but the market is beginning to consider the possibility of June. Notably, the service sector played a significant role, contributing 289 thousand to the overall employment data. #FedRateCut #EmploymentGrowth #WageIncrease #MarketExpectations #ServiceSector #MetaPlatforms #MarketAnalysis

The strikes would come as the #union & the #BigThree — #GeneralMotors, #Ford & #Jeep maker #Stellantis — remain far apart on #wages, #benefits & worker #schedules after weeks of acrimonious talks. The union is demanding a #WageIncrease of 36% over 4 years, while the #carmakers have boosted their offers to between 17.5% & 20% over 4½ years.

The union’s president, Shawn Fain, has called those offers inadequate after years of sharp #inflation & fat corporate #profits & #ExecutivePay.

The strikes would come as the #union & the #BigThree — #GeneralMotors, #Ford & #Jeep maker #Stellantis — remain far apart on #wages, #benefits & worker #schedules after weeks of acrimonious talks. The union is demanding a #WageIncrease of 36% over 4 years, while the #carmakers have boosted their offers to between 17.5% & 20% over 4½ years.

The union’s president, Shawn Fain, has called those offers inadequate after years of sharp #inflation & fat corporate #profits & #ExecutivePay.

News from #Philippines - Calls to free Mary Jane, new #trafficking schemes and hubs

In this too: #OFW #remittances #Sudan #China #Austria #healthcare workers #wageincrease #scams #USA #ILO https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/23/2261075/news-home-calls-free-mary-jane-new-trafficking-schemes-and-hubs

News from #Philippines - Calls to free Mary Jane, new #trafficking schemes and hubs

In this too: #OFW #remittances #Sudan #China #Austria #healthcare workers #wageincrease #scams #USA #ILO https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/23/2261075/news-home-calls-free-mary-jane-new-trafficking-schemes-and-hubs