Two of our department managers who are actively engaged in negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the union have received death threats. The two managers are very vocal against the excessive demands of the union. What’s the best approach for management? -- Talking Tough.

FOUR REGIONS are expected to issue new wage adjustment orders covering the daily minimum wage for private sector workers next month.

THE LABOR department said the foreign affairs department has recommended the partial lifting of a deployment ban on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the Federated States of Micronesia.

THE PHILIPPINES on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to an international agreement that seeks to provide better treatment and protection of migrants around the world, including the 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

I’m a manager at a major corporation planning to run for president of an industry association. Before I do so, I would like to ask the top management to allow me to use the title of ‘vice president’ to help me win votes. That’s because all current and past presidents of our association have been VPs at least. Of course, I’m not expecting any salary increase, but only the privilege of using a VP title at least for purposes of winning votes. If I win, my position will redound to the benefit of my company which is a manufacturer of consumer products. What do you think? (Itals end) -- Red Buddha.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has agreed to remove the service requirement for beneficiaries of free tuition in government schools from the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017.

THE labor department has warned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) against participating in investment schemes offered by entities without Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval.

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is pushing for the immediate approval of legislation allowing more flexible work arrangements to take advantage of improving technology.

THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is pushing for a “rationalization” of construction worker salaries to support the government’s infrastructure program.

My boss tells us that we should not be yes-men by encouraging us to challenge his ideas. However, we feel that this is a ploy to hide his incompetence, allowing him to blame someone later on in case of a major blooper. What can I do to protect myself from his wicked ways? -- Overly Cautious.

ADULT joblessness in the second quarter dropped to 19.7% from 23.9% a quarter earlier, Social Weather Stations (SWS) said Thursday, citing the results of a survey.

THE government’s job skills training agency said it has tied up with FindWork Philippines, a human resources consulting firm, to match employers participating in the government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure program with qualified candidates via a mobile application.