In a brief 2-page decision, the Court of Appeals Former Special 14th Division junks GMA Network’s Motion for Reconsideration and upholds its earlier ruling that declared 101 “talents” as regular employees of the network.
(READ: [Document] CA Decision for TAG vs GMA Network (February 20 2019))
Below is the statement of the Talents Association of GMA Network (TAG):
The Court of Appeals’ (CA) latest decision only confirms, and reiterates, what has been said before by the CA itself, the Labor Arbiter and the Labor Commission – that we are, indisputably, regular employees of GMA Network.
That GMA continues to contest this, with its arsenal of lawyers, only reflects its values as a company that claims its “people are our best assets.”
That we are continuing to pursue this case, with meager resources, reflects our commitment to push for better labor conditions in the media industry, no matter how long it takes, no matter where this goes.
(READ: [Blog] The Life of TV Network Talents)
If GMA takes the option to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, we will welcome the opportunity to present our case to the High Court, and hopefully carve out jurisprudence that can benefit not just media workers, but all contractual workers in the country.
Filipino workers deserve nothing less.
Tuloy ang laban para sa pagbabago.
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