Wednesday 2 May 2012

PIA News Dispatch - Sunday, April 29, 2012


Aquino to make 'surprise' announcement for government workers on Labor Day

BARANGAY ANILAO, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro: President Benigno S. Aquino III will make a “surprise” announcement for government workers on May 1, Labor Day.

In an interview with members of media after attending the birthday celebration of Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, Jr., the President said he would officially announce that his administration is pushing to implement the fourth installment of the Salary Standardization Law 3.

Salary standardization is a government program aimed at providing government workers with salaries and wages commensurate to their job description and performance that will make it at par with world standards.

“We are authorized already by a particular law (to implement) SSL 3. So ang question (na) lang dito is kung kakayanin bang i-advance 'yung next tranche which is the fourth tranche of the increase,” the President said.

“So makukumpleto na po 'yung SSL 3. Perhaps, one month earlier than originally planned,” he added.

The President added that he would be meeting with labor leaders and stakeholders on May 1 to discuss ways and means to improve employee-employer labor relations.

“Yes, there's a dialogue. We've prepared for it ...and will be fine-tuning the questions and answers and their recommendations,” the President said. (PCOO)