Labor unions ask the Government to issue a new minimum wage decree under the same conditions
Labor unions will march in defense of the minimum wage. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.
TL;DR
- Labor unions are demanding the government issue a new minimum wage decree for 2026 with the same conditions as the suspended one.
- They view the Council of State's suspension as a significant social setback and a blow to workers facing high living costs.
- Unions argue the President has the constitutional authority to re-issue the decree within the eight-day window provided.
- The minimum wage increase of 23.7% to 2 million pesos is presented as a constitutional obligation, not a concession.
- The suspension affects four million minimum wage workers and over 1.2 million pensioners.
- The National Unitary Command has announced nationwide mobilizations starting February 19th to protest the suspension.