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The Philippines 
April 29, 2024

The uphill battle of Filipino workers

Posted By: Louie Encabo 662 Views featured, International Workers Day, kilusang mayo uno, May Day, trade unions

International Workers’ Day, colloquially called “May Day”, is earmarked as a day to celebrate the gains made by the international labour movement to advance

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International Solidarity 
May 1, 2023April 30, 2023

Today, we thank the unions

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1532 Views featured, Haymarket affair, industrial revolution, May Day, trade unions, workers rights

As you’re reading this, you’re coming back from a two-day respite from work we call, the “weekend”. Taking 48 hours to rest and recuperate

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The Philippines 
April 30, 2018April 20, 2018

In Defense of Rallies

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1473 Views activism in the philippines, featured, Haymarket Massacre, Louie Encabo, May Day protests, philippine protests, Robert Owen, student activism, trade unions

Aside from a day off from work, another expected feature on Labour Day are the protest demonstrations or rallies conducted by different advocacy groups.

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The Philippines 
May 1, 2017November 19, 2017

A Day for Workers’ Rights

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1008 Views labour day, may 1, trade unions, working class

The 1st of May is commemorated in the Philippines as Labour Day, known globally as International Workers’ Day. It is a day to celebrate the

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