DOLE Zambo Sur cites SEnA accomplishments

By Alma L. Tingcang

PAGADIAN CITY, January 9 - - The Department of Labor and Employment  Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office (DOLE-ZDSPO) have handled a total of 57  Single Entry Approach (SEnA) cases in 2012, according to Fortunato A. Magsayo, Labor and Employment Officer III and SEnA Desk Officer.

SENA is a conciliation-mediation approach of settling issues between management and labor which facilitates an amicable settlement of labor disputes. DOLE assists parties to arrive at a settlement agreement.

It is an administrative approach to provide a speedy, impartial, inexpensive and accessible settlement procedure of all labor issues or conflicts to prevent them from ripening into full blown disputes.

“We provide assessment, evaluation, counseling and conciliation-mediation services before the filing of any labor complaint or dispute,” Magsayo explained. 

He said a total of 47 workers have received their monetary benefits amounting to P378,144.63 in 2012, having settled 38 cases and disposed 49 labor disputes.

Meanwhile, newly-appointed Provincial Director Lourdes B. Amores, who assumed office on December 1, 2012 vowed to pursue DOLE’s vision to provide every Filipino worker full, decent and productive employment and fulfill its mission to promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare, and maintain industrial peace. (JPA/ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sur)