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May 1, 2023April 30, 2023

Today, we thank the unions

Posted By: Louie Encabo 109 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 889 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 594 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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