The General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA), a Negros-based labor group, said it supports the “No Work No Pay” bill for legislators, which should also be extended to local government officials.
GAWA Secretary General Wennie Sancho said in a statement on Sunday, Feb.8, that “this principle is already applied to all ordinary workers and it’s only fair that government officials should set an example”.
The bill, filed by House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, seeks to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in governance. It ensures that public funds are spent only when elected officials fulfill their duties.
GAWA believes this is a step towards good governance and fair treatment of taxpayers’ money, Sancho said.
Ordinary workers are not paid if they don’t work, there’s no reason that government officials should be exempted, he said.
GAWA strongly recommends that the proposed No Work No Pay Bill should be extended to all government officials, including those in local government units, Sancho said.
“We support this bill as it ensures that public funds are spent only when public service is rendered,” he added.*
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