MANILA — NAGKAISA! Labor Coalition and its affiliate labor organizations stand in full solidarity with SENTRO and its local union, the DHL United Workers Union (DUWU), as DUWU workers continue their strike in pursuit of good-faith negotiations, fair compensation, wage increases, respect for freedom of association, and a meaningful Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
On Friday, 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM, NAGKAISA! and allied workers’ organizations will hold a second wave of nationwide solidarity actions at DHL outlets across the regions, including a solidarity presence at the DUWU strike site in Muntinlupa City.
“This is not simply a dispute between a company and its workers. This is a test of whether workers’ basic rights to organize, bargain collectively, and demand fair treatment will be respected,” said Atty. Sonny G. Matula, Chairperson of NAGKAISA!
“We urge DHL: huwag labagin ang karapatan ng mga manggagawa na mag-unyon. Ang freedom of association ay hindi pribilehiyo ng management kundi batayang karapatan na dapat igalang at protektahan ng DHL.
“Kung tunay na global company ang DHL, dapat global din ang respeto nito sa workers’ rights. Itigil ang union-busting. Kilalanin ang unyon at makipag-bargain in good faith,” Matula added.
For DUWU, the issue is straightforward: workers are demanding respect for their rights and a genuine process for resolving their concerns.
“DUWU workers are not asking for special treatment. We are asking DHL to respect our rights as workers and as a legitimate union. We are ready to negotiate. What we need from management is good faith, respect, and a genuine commitment to reach a fair CBA,” said Nap Aromin, DUWU Union President.
SENTRO likewise emphasized that the right to organize and bargain collectively must be protected in practice, not merely recognized in principle.
“SENTRO stands firmly with DUWU. The right to organize and bargain collectively cannot be respected only when it is convenient for management. We call on DHL to engage the union sincerely, address the workers’ legitimate demands, and end actions that undermine their freedom of association,” said Nice Coronacion, SENTRO Deputy Secretary-General.
NAGKAISA! calls on DHL management to respect the workers’ right to organize, end union-busting, recognize the legitimate role of DUWU, and return to the negotiating table in good faith. A company operating across borders must also uphold universal labor rights wherever it operates.
The nationwide solidarity actions demonstrate that DUWU workers are not alone. NAGKAISA!, SENTRO, and allied labor organizations will continue to stand with workers defending their fundamental rights to organize, bargain collectively, and secure decent and fair working conditions.
Workers’ rights are not negotiable. Respect the union. Stop union-busting. Negotiate the CBA now.
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