[APWSLMembers 214] Toyota workers unite

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Toyota workers unite
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Trade unions unite for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in
the Philippines.

PHILIPPINES: Toyota trade union representatives from some of the major
manufacturing sites around the world agreed on a united approach in the
fight for the reinstatement of 124 sacked Toyota workers in the
Philippines at an emergency meeting in Manila on March 16.
During the meeting union representatives from Japan, Thailand,
Australia, South Africa and the UK were briefed by the Toyota Motor
Philippines Corporation Workers’ Association (TMPCWA) on its dispute
with Toyota management. The meeting also discussed potential joint
actions that will be taken if the company fails to meet the union’s
demands.

The following day the TMPCWA, supported by and together with
representatives of the IMF met with Toyota management and repeated its
claims for reinstatement. The company stated it will reconsider its
position and will respond before the end of March to inform the TMPCWA
of its position.

A further meeting between the parties will be held before the end of
March depending on the response of the company.


[March 21, 2006] AI