Two Opascor Unions Disaffiliate From ALU-CVR After Decades
Two unions at Oriental Port and Allied Services Corp. (Opascor) have left the Associated Labor Unions-Central Visayas Region (ALU-CVR), ending a decades-long alliance. The move, announced by supervisory union president Vivencio Ybañez Jr. and rank-and-file union secretary Michelle May D. Tamondong, follows disagreements over leadership and policy issues.
Opascor, a New York-based workers' enterprise founded 30 years ago through ALU's initiative, has faced financial pressure and business losses. Key disputes include a collective bargaining agreement controversy, fund management, and education claims. The disaffiliation means the unions must now manage legal, technical, and negotiating support independently, potentially affecting their bargaining power and access to federation resources.
ALU-CVR suggests that management interests may be influencing internal union dissatisfaction due to Opascor's loss of operations to a new cargo-handling firm in Talisay City. The federation will verify whether the disaffiliation had full member approval and remains committed to protecting workers' rights.
The disaffiliation of Opascor's unions from ALU-CVR highlights internal strains between local labor groups and their national federations. The unions, representing supervisory and rank-and-file employees, must now navigate potential challenges in managing their affairs independently. ALU-CVR respects the decision but questions the consultation process and remains committed to supporting workers' rights.
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