Group calls for P65k nurses’ pay

By Gabriellea Pariño

THE Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said it plans to push for an increase in salary for nurses as Congress commences.

The federation said it will push for a P65,000 entry-level monthly salary for nurses in both the public and private sectors along with a P150 daily wage increase for workers.

The FFW is urging Congress to approve a bill by Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo seeking to elevate government nurses’ entry-level wages from P36,619 to P63,997.

“FFW remains committed to its struggle for family living wages, safeguarding the rights and welfare of all Filipino work- ers,” the group said in a statement.

The group cited data stating that there were no less than 58 bills in the House of Representatives and 21 in the Senate aiming to implement wage hikes ranging from P50,000 to P64,000.

“These wage disparities are severe and unjust. Nurses, regardless of who