National labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) led various groups and democratic sectors in supporting the embattled Nexperia Philippines Inc. Workers Union during a protest at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today. This protest follows the third conciliation session between the union and management since the DOLE issued an Assumption Order on February 5.
Mary Ann Castillo, the union president of the Nexperia Philippines Inc. Workers Union-NAFLU-KMU, stated, “We have done everything to address our concerns. We followed the proper process, but we were met with retaliation, union attacks, and violations of our rights.”
She added, “If we are further shortchanged today, we will have no other choice but to exercise our right to strike.”