TUCP Seeks to Block Petition Against P85 NCR Wage Hike
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has filed an urgent motion to intervene, seeking to junk a petition by the Alliance of Philippine Fishing Federation Inc. (APFFI) to block the P85 wage hike in the National Capital Region. This legal battle highlights the conflict between labor's demand for fair wages and businesses' concerns over increased labor costs.
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