Joyce Anne S

In 2024, the Institute for Labor Studies conducted a study titled, "Benchmarking of Company Practices in Labor Standards Compliance and Labor-Management Relations." The study was established in accordance with the thrust of the Philippine government to address the outcomes of the High-Level Tripartite Mission to mitigate labor and human rights violations.

The Philippines has made significant strides in recognizing the contributions of women and the LGBTQIA+ community in national development through legislative and policy reforms aimed at protecting their rights. However, gender disparities persist, even in workplaces, particularly in decision-making structures and processes.

The research seeks to examine how labor-management councils/committees (LMC) and grievance machineries (GM) contribute to the attainment of industrial peace by conducting a survey, facilitating key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Using a triangulation approach in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, the study found that LMCs and GMs in general contributed to industrial peace by helping decrease the number of cases of the DOLE.