ACT: Include LGU contractual workers in gratuity pay

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is urging the national government to include job order and contractual workers in local government units (LGUs) in the P7,000 gratuity pay that President Marcos had earlier approved to recognize their contributions to public service.

- By NEIL JAYSON SERVALLOS

The ACT welcomed Marcos' approval of the P7,000 gratuity pay for job order and contractual workers in national government agencies, but said it found the exclusion of JOs and contract workers in LGUs "unjust" as they made similar contributions to public service.

"It is not fair to exclude our colleagues from LGUs. They also serve the people, they should also receive this benefit. We strongly urge the administration to extend this benefit to all JO and COS (contract of service) workers regardless of their assignment," the group said.