How many more workers need to die?

WE in the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines condemn government’s failure to enforce occupational safety and health standards that resulted in the death of 72 workers in a devastating fire at the factory of footwear maker Kentex Manufacturing Corporation.

We urge government to file multiple homicide cases against the owners of the factory and administrative, criminal and civil liability charges against government officials negligent of their duties to protect the health and safety of those workers.