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Philippines: Support striking workers at Kawasaki Motors

In partnership with the Kawasaki United Labor Union (KULU).

 
 
The Kawasaki United Labor Union's strike at Kawasaki Motors Philippines began on 21 May 2025, after nearly a year of failed bargaining and company harassment. Initially, management offered a 7% wage increase and 21 benefits, but management later withdrew these offers, cutting the raise to 5% and benefits to five, citing sales losses and other business concerns. The union reduced its wage demand from 11.5% to 10.5%, yet management refused to budge and has now lowered its offer further to 5%. In an attempt to bust the union, the company has filed legal cases against union leaders, claiming the strike is illegal, but these are being dismissed. After months on strike, management still refuses to return to good-faith negotiations.

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Type in your message here - or just use the existing message. Dear Mr. Isao Sudo, Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation, and Kawasaki Management worldwide, I have been made aware that Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation (KMPC) has failed to bargain in good faith with the Kawasaki United Labor Union (KULU), whose members have been on strike since May seeking wage increases that meet local living standards. Despite strong profits and significant cash reserves, KMPC has reduced its initial 8% wage offer to 6%, withdrawn agreed benefits, and threatened termination and factory closure—actions that amount to union busting and create serious reputational risks for the entire Kawasaki supply chain. I stand in solidarity with KULU and call on KMPC to immediately meet the workers’ reasonable demands and end the strike. Enter the number 5678 here: Thank you Would you like to receive future urgent action alerts from us? Yes : No : LabourStart takes your privacy very seriously. Read our privacy statement here. Your message will be sent to the following email addresses: dennis.warren@kmc-usa.com, kmcimport@kmc-usa.com, kmcexport@kmc-usa.com, sodou_i@kmp.com.ph, Catherine_C@kmp.com.ph, AprilRose_D@kmp.com.ph, emsakai_kiyono@khi.co.jp, emyamamoto_jyunko@khi.co.jp