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30% of Philippine garment workers expected to be sacked
09 Sep '20
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Around 30 per cent of garment workers in the Philippines are expected to be sacked by year end because of the low demand triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic, according to the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CWEP), which recently said capacity of garment units is expected to decrease by 40 per cent in the third quarter.
Garment factories are working now following security and safety protocols, said CWEP executive director Maritess Agoncillo.
Agoncillo said many factories repurposed their operations to manufacture medical-grade personal protective equipment in response to the government ‘s request.
The repurposing plan raised $35 million in investment and saved 7,450 jobs despite global economy weakening, he was quoted as saying by an industry publication.
Many factories have developed a rotational work base which allows employees to report for at least two weeks. However, the majority of factories continue to work, with 40-50 per cent capacity.
Garment factories are working now following security and safety protocols, said CWEP executive director Maritess Agoncillo.
Agoncillo said many factories repurposed their operations to manufacture medical-grade personal protective equipment in response to the government ‘s request.
The repurposing plan raised $35 million in investment and saved 7,450 jobs despite global economy weakening, he was quoted as saying by an industry publication.
Many factories have developed a rotational work base which allows employees to report for at least two weeks. However, the majority of factories continue to work, with 40-50 per cent capacity.
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