TRABAHO Partylist promised to legislate and to voice out in the Congress the need for sustainable employment opportunities, equitable wages, and enhanced worker benefits and protections.
“We know what the workers want and need because we are workers ourselves,” Trabaho spokesperson Atty. Mitchell-David L. Espiritu said, noting that they are a group formed by professionals from different sectors, underpaid workers, informal workers, workers from various industries, entrepreneurs, and citizens experiencing discrimination in gaining access to job opportunities.
“Magtatrabaho para mapaganda ang inyong trabaho,” vowed the partylist on Labor Day of 2025.
They also vowed to address the emerging challenges affecting the workers’ health and working protections brought by climate change and changing times.
The lawyer spokesperson cited as an example the absence of strong national regulations adapting to the unprecedented rise in the country’s heat index levels.
Beyond safety measures, Trabaho Partylist advocates for robust medical benefits and health insurance coverage for workers. This includes access to preventive care, regular health screenings, and comprehensive health insurance plans that cover heat-related illnesses.
“Non-wage benefits and protections are essential to mitigate the financial burdens of medical expenses and to ensure timely medical attention for affected workers”, urged Espiritu.
No. 106 in the ballot, Trabaho could potentially serve its first term in the House of Representatives in the upcoming elections based on the latest surveys. PR