A notice of strike was filed yesterday by the Bacolod Doctor's Hospital Inc. Workers Union-National Federation of Labor Unions-Kilusang Mayo Uno before the National Conciliation and Mediation Board in Bacolod City.

The labor group cited unfair labor practice and union busting, its president, Arnel de Pedro, said at a press conference yesterday at the Negros Press Club building. De Pedro said they were surprised when the management issued a memorandum for a meeting with the workers of the dietary department on Aug. 30 without informing them of the agenda.

On Nov. 6, the 13 department workers received a letter from the hospital board chairman Leroy Tad-y informing them that their “employment is deemed ended on December 8, 2012,” de Pedro said.

‘Anti-plastics drive ongoing'

The team head of the Bacolod City Legal Office Composite Enforcement team said yesterday that the city government is intensifying its Anti-Plastic Ordinance campaign by sending notices to the satellite and big markets throughout the city.

Cesar Beloria also said that the notice will include citation of the violation and the settling of the fine for those who violate the ordinance.

He said they have already checked all department stores, bazaars and suppliers in the city and found them following the provisions of the ordinance.

Slash on oil prices bared

MANILA -- Major oil companies yesterday said they will slash prices of their petroleum products today.

Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell and Chevron (formerly Caltex Philippines) will reduce the price of unleaded and premium gasoline by 60 centavos per liter; 35 centavos per liter on regular gasoline; and 40 centavos per liter on kerosene.

The "Big Three" oil firms did not announce any cut in the price of diesel.

The price adjustments will take effect at 12:01 a.m. today, they said.