TUCP Renews Push for P200 Legislated Wage Hike After NCR Increase Halted
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has reiterated its demand for a P200 legislated wage increase following the indefinite suspension of an P85 hike for the National Capital Region (NCR) by a Pasig City court, highlighting concerns over declining real wages.
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