Mayo Uno 6 activists acquitted of all charges
"Their victory reaffirms a basic truth: joining a protest to demand fair wages and job security is not a crime, but a constitutional right."
Mayo Uno 6 activists acquitted of all charges
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Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day
“Peaceful and justified,” these are the words of Azrael de Guzman, one of the six arrested youth activists during the May 1 protest, in an open letter to the public, calling for their immediate release.
Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’
Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’
Jeepney drivers and operators group Piston said that those who refuse to join the unjust public transport modernization program are being "designated as illegal, or colorum, by the very same government entrusted to safeguard the rights of the working class."
6 arrested at the labor day protest
6 arrested at the labor day protest
Gabriela Secretary General Clarice Palce said, "The police prevent us from getting near the US Embassy but American troops freely occupy our land and seas," she said in Filipino, referring to the Balikatan exercise with the US.
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved.
This Week on People’s History: Mayo Uno
This Week on People’s History: Mayo Uno
This week, Bulatlat looks into the history of the International Labor Day and its continuing relevance to the Filipino people's cry for just...
Labor groups endorse ‘pro-labor candidates’
Labor groups endorse ‘pro-labor candidates’
These senatorial hopefuls vowed to put forward the interests of workers and the Filipino people should they win in the senatorial race.
Privilege Speech: Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Rafael V. Mariano
Privilege Speech: Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Rafael V. Mariano
SAHOD ITAAS, PRESYO IBABA May 10, 2011 Mr. Speaker, honorable colleagues, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege upang ihayag ang ilang mahahalagang usapin ng mga manggagawang Pilipino. Noong Mayo Uno 2011, ipinagdiwang ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng...
Dalawang Tula para sa Mayo Uno
Dalawang Tula para sa Mayo Uno
NI JOI BARRIOS-LEBLANC Syento Beinte Singko Gasino na ang syento beinte singko? Apat na kilo ng bigas, ilang saing sa hapag ng mahirap. Anim na pirasong galunggong, Simutin mula ulo hanggang buntot, at nang makatawid gutom. Kahit noodles ay laman na rin ng sikmura...
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