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21 March, 2006Trade unions unite for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in the Philippines.
PHILIPPINES: Toyota trade union representatives from some of the major manufacturing sites around the world agreed on a united approach in the fight for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in the Philippines at an emergency meeting in Manila on March 16.
During the meeting union representatives from Japan, Thailand, Australia, South Africa and the UK were briefed by the Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation Workers' Association (TMPCWA) on its dispute with Toyota management. The meeting also discussed potential joint actions that will be taken if the company fails to meet the union's demands.
The following day the TMPCWA, supported by and together with representatives of the IMF met with Toyota management and repeated its claims for reinstatement. The company stated it will reconsider its position and will respond before the end of March to inform the TMPCWA of its position.
A further meeting between the parties will be held before the end of March depending on the response of the company.
During the meeting union representatives from Japan, Thailand, Australia, South Africa and the UK were briefed by the Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation Workers' Association (TMPCWA) on its dispute with Toyota management. The meeting also discussed potential joint actions that will be taken if the company fails to meet the union's demands.
The following day the TMPCWA, supported by and together with representatives of the IMF met with Toyota management and repeated its claims for reinstatement. The company stated it will reconsider its position and will respond before the end of March to inform the TMPCWA of its position.
A further meeting between the parties will be held before the end of March depending on the response of the company.