The world has once again celebrated International Labor Day this May 1st. This year’s May 1 celebration has assumed greater significance as the world economic crisis wreaks havoc on people’s lives especially the working class. Workers all over the world have been losing their jobs. What should workers do to address their worsening situation? Should…
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US Blamed for Economic Woes in Labor Day Rally
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat MANILA – Thousands of activists denounced the US for causing the country’s current economic distress in a rally commemorating Labor Day. Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU or May 1st Movement chairman Elmer “Bong” Labog said that retrenchments, wage cuts and reduction of working hours, and labor flexibilization have become commonplace amid…