THE Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (Pace) will appeal the decision of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson not to give an extra bonus for the more than 3,000 employees of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental.
Renelo Lastierre, Pace president, said the union will appeal to the governor on behalf of the Capitol employees.
"Pace have ready options and proposals for other benefits for the Capitol workers this December. The employees are aware of the present effect of the pandemic to the whole country," Lastierre said.
He said the union remains positive that the Provincial Government will not allow a black Christmas.
"We believe and trust that Governor Bong Lacson will always be a pro-worker and as a father of the province, we firmly believe that he always knows what is good for all of us," he added.
Pace also appealed to the help of the Provincial Board headed by Vice Governor Jeffry Ferrer, Lastierre said.
Lacson announced on Monday, November 9, that there will be no extra bonus this year.
"It's only up to the 14th month bonus. Other than extra, there will be none," the governor said.
The governor cited the Covid-19 pandemic as the reason behind the non- release of the additional bonus for Capitol employees.
Last year, the Provincial Government employees received an additional bonus of P60,000, aside from the 13th and 14th month benefits, respectively, usually released on May and November of every year.
