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1 maj 2023 · The story of Isabelo de los Reyes, the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina, and the protests that birthed the Labor Day movement in the Philippines. On May 1, 1903, workers mobilized by the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas fought for better working conditions under American imperialism.
Don Isabelo de los Reyes, the father of the Philippine labor movement, unified the movement in 1902 under the first labor federation, the Union Obrera Democratica (UOD) despite the continuing repression under the American colonial regime.
5 wrz 2022 · This article documents a significant and previously unknown episode in the history of Philippine labor, the explosive Manila Port Strike of the arrastre service workers—stevedores and longshoremen—in 1963.
1 maj 2015 · Philippine roots. According to the National Historical Commission, the first recorded Labor Day in the Philippines happened on May 1, 1913. Previous strikes had occurred but were met with...
We wanted to challenge this narrative by highlighting the rich history of Filipino workers and their political struggles. Through the archive, we want to show that the Martial Law period was a time of massive strikes and protests led primarily by a dynamic labor movement in the country.
30 kwi 2019 · The history of May 1 continues. This year, the Philippine labor movement celebrates 116 years of fighting for workers’ rights and militant unionism, while calling for freedom from foreign interest, exploitative capital, and corrupt government.
1 maj 2018 · What would be known as “Labor Day” in some countries was first called “May Day.”. According to government sources, the Philippine Assembly passed a bill on April 8, 1908 which declared May...
