Gov’t to hold 3-day conference on RP’s compliance with ILO Convention 87
Source: Information and Publication Service, DOLE
http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002412
To boost its efforts towards improving the country’s compliance with the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 87, in law and practice, the government through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will convene the National Tripartite Conference on the Principles of Freedom of Association on Dec. 2-4, 2009 in Manila.
Labor and Employment Marianito D. Roque said the conduct of the tripartite conference is an initial step towards implementing the recommendations of the ILO mission in line with efforts to uphold the rights and welfare of the Filipino workers.
The ILO sent a mission to the Philippines last September to identify gaps and explore areas for technical cooperation in improving the country’s application of Convention 87, in law and practice. Convention 87 refers to Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize that was adopted by the ILO in 1948 and ratified by the Philippines on Dec. 29, 1953.
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The mission concluded with proposals aimed at helping the country improve its application of Convention 87, in law and practice. It also asked concerned sectors to help foster a climate of confidence toward making the democratic process work in resolving workers’ concerns. At the same time, the head of the ILO mission Director Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry cited the DOLE for making the necessary arrangements with concerned agencies and workers and employers groups saying the mission is “satisfied and impressed.”
Specifically, the ILO mission had proposed for the conduct of training on the principles of Convention 87 including collective bargaining and other international labor standards with the participation of the police, military, stakeholders in the ecozones, lawyers, judges, and representatives from the DOLE, Civil Service Commission, and public sector workers groups.
It also recommended the issuance of a presidential statement confirming respect for freedom of association, trade union rights and civil liberties and also the establishment of high-level tripartite inter-agency monitoring body tasked to ensure that workers exercise their rights in a climate free from fear. It also encouraged the government to support the rapid adoption of pending bills to bring legislation in greater conformity with Convention 87.
Roque said labor and management groups including representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine Export Processing Zones (PEZA) will participate in the conference.
Representatives from the DOLE, the academe, and training and research institutions as well as labor relations practitioners and PEZA security guards from Metro Manila, and Regions 3 (Central Luzon) and 4-A (Calabarzon) will also join the conference.
The DOLE Chief said the conference participants will be oriented on the principles of freedom of association and, thus, towards improved compliance with Convention 87, in law and practice.
He added that the participants will likewise be consulted on the ILO mission’s proposed “areas of action” particularly the implementation of a technical cooperation program on the conduct of an integrated awareness raising and capacity building on Convention 87 for workers, employers, and partners from relevant government agencies.
At the same time, Roque said the conference would seek to secure tripartite responses and commitment towards the realization of the principles of freedom of association and the effective implementation and monitoring of the technical cooperation program which would also seek to promote collective bargaining and voluntary dispute resolution mechanisms.
A high-level statement on the country’s commitment to the principles of freedom of association is expected to be delivered during the tripartite conference, that would signal the beginning of efforts towards ensuring greater understanding and respect for the principles of freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Meanwhile, Labor Undersecretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz said that discussions on a tripartite body that would monitor the protection of workers’ rights have begun, noting that the existing tripartite processes and mechanisms in the country is favorable to the setting up of the tripartite monitoring body.
She said that best efforts will be exerted to move the legislative agenda on DOLE-recommended amendments to specific articles in the Labor Code and administrative issuances to address issues even as the DOLE may face constraints due to the forthcoming elections. The DOLE, she added, would also explore practical measures and out-of-the-box solutions to long-standing cases in collaboration with other concerned agencies and stakeholders.
A Crash Course in Interview Preparation
By Christopher Jones
From:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/interview/A_Crash_Course_in_Interview_Preparation__20021018-1229.html?subtopic=Interview+Preparation
Everyone loves to get this phone call: “This is Jane Doe. I’m calling to see if you would like to come in for a job interview.”
Your pulse races: A job interview!
It isn’t until the night before the interview that your stomach drops, a feeling of slight dread sets in and you ask yourself, “What am I gonna wear?” “What am I gonna say?”
You’ve got a case of the pre-interview jitters: A good sign that you haven’t spent enough time preparing.
Getting ready for an interview should begin at least three days before the interview is scheduled to take place. This week, we’ll run down the top things you should do before the big day arrives.
The Clothes Make the Job Seeker
Make sure your interview clothes are clean and pressed a few days beforehand.
The last thing you want to worry about the night before an interview is pleading with your drycleaner or getting burned by a hot iron.
Also, make sure you have a neutral colored umbrella on-hand in case of rain.
Don’t Forget Your Resumes!
Make good-quality copies of your resume on a nice grade of paper. Take more copies than you will possibly need — just in case. Store the copies in a folder where they will stay clean and unwrinkled.
Organize your portfolio, tear sheets, professional reference lists or any other papers you think your prospective employer would like to see.
Make sure your purse or briefcase is stocked with everything else you’ll need: A working pen (no pencils!), a notebook, breath mints, a comb, the umbrella I mentioned and some tissues.
Practice Makes Perfect
Like most things, people get better at interviewing with a little practice.
Dedicate one night prior to the interview to a mock QandA. You can set this up with a friend or conduct the interview yourself with a list of frequently-asked interview questions and a mirror.
Don’t panic if, during the actual interview, you are not asked any of the questions you practiced. The point of practicing is to “warm up” to the process of answering questions on the fly.
Do Your Homework
Spend at least two days before the interview researching the company. Take notes. Memorize important facts.
A little preparation goes a long way. A couple of hours researching the company and practicing answers to interview questions can give you that extra bit of confidence you need to ace the interview.
Chris Jones is the Yahoo! HotJobs Vice President for Community and Content.
Arsco Creative Media Systems Launches CebuCareers.com, a Cebu Job Portal and Directory Platform
Employers in Cebu can expect a boost in reaching out to potential local applicants through a new online initiative launched today by Arsco Creative Media Systems. Called CebuCareers.com, the portal aims to become Cebu’s leading and most definitive online job directory search platform and looks to aid 100,000 local applicants to be employed in these trying times, as well as local employers get matched with Cebu’s best talents.
The portal is developed and launched by Arsco Creative Media Systems, and plans are underway to market the online Cebu employment tool to local, regional and foreign companies and employers. Arsco Creative Media Systems will take the lead in acquiring local leads through its local marketing initiatives. Arsco Creative Media Systems, a popular Cebu-based graphics design and web building firm, will oversee the technical aspects of site maintenance. An estimated one million pesos (Php 1,000,000.00) will be invested in the CebuCareers.com initiative by Arsco Creative Media Systems over the next four years.
CebuCareers will facilitate the online employment matching of local and foreign companies and prospective employees by allowing companies to create and view applicant profiles in thousands of resumes, and contact information. Applicants can also read company profiles spanning a wide range of industry sectors, from manufacturing, electronics to food and lifestyle products and services. Through an auto-matching mechanism, site visitors will also be alerted of appropriate matches, allowing applicants to showcase their talent and expertise, and increase employability.
Through this joint effort, Arsco Creative Media Systems through CebuCareers.com aims to attract over 150,000 visitors and 1,000 job listing sign-ups every month. To market CebuCareers.com locally, ACMS will work with Cebuano media partners, various trade associations and channel partners such as local dailies, online classifieds, and other local and social networking sites to market and drive awareness as well as ensure up to date company and industry information. Said Mr. Oscar Fudalan Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Arsco Creative Media Systems, “We are focused on providing Cebuanos with a competitive advantage via the e-commerce channel. Being one of the largest eMarketplace service providers in Cebu and the Philippines, we are positioned to create value for local jobseekers and business employers to help them compete in the marketplace. Not only that; we also mean convenience and usability for every local Cebuano applicant as our site contains necessary contact information for every kind of company or service profile anyone may need.”
Visitors may look up the site at www.cebucareers.com. For more information on Arsco Creative Media Systems, please visit www.arscomedia.com or call + 63 917 867 9447. You may also email info@cebucareers.com.
About CebuCareers.com
CebuCareers.com is Cebu’s leading and definitive online local job search portal and directory that connects jobseekers with employers. CebuCareers offers reliable, useful, user-friendly local employment information free to prospective applicants across the Cebu province and city. For advertisers and sponsors, CebuCareers offers affordable advertising and marketing needs through CebuCareers.com job listing and posting, and advertising services.
