“We have the worst hunger, unemployment, killings and when we protest and organize we are called ‘criminals.’”
Day: May 1, 2019
A slice of life of Filipino women workers
“Even a salary of P36,000 is not enough. We have to borrow money to make ends meet. At times, we even have to pawn our ATMs (to loan sharks). My mere daily transportation cost is already pegged at P4,000. How could they dare tell us that about P10,000 is enough?”
Through art, Labor hits Duterte attacks on workers, people
For KMU and allies, this year’s May 1 celebrations has for theme “Celebrate the 50th year of working-class leadership in the people’s national democratic struggle. Lead the people’s fight against fascism and neoliberal policies of the US-Duterte regime.”
KMU celebrates 39 years of ‘genuine, anti-imperialist trade unionism’
“For 39 years, national labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) has been at the forefront of Filipino workers’ struggle for living wages, regular jobs and democratic rights.”