Human Rights
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KMU backs UNSR Khan’s recoms on NTF ELCAC abolition, terror law
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) welcomes UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s recommendations to the Philippine government after her 10-day country visit to investigate the status of freedom of expression in our country. We unequivocally support her position to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) which has made the prospect of…
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KMU calls for protection of workers amid CNN PH closure
The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) expressed solidarity with the workers of CNN Philippines who are currently facing the loss of their livelihood due to the closure of their television station. The management of CNN Philippines did not adequately explain or inform their workers about the issues related to the company’s closure. Nine Media Corporation and…
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On UNSR Ian Fry’s recom to abolish the NTF ELCAC
We warmly welcome the recommendation of UN Special Rapporteur Dr Ian Fry on the abolition of the NTF ELCAC. This validates the long-time call of the people. For years since its inception, the anti-worker and anti-people task force has only caused harm and suffering among workers and unionists, farmers, indigenous peoples, church people, lawyers, women…
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Stand with Palestine!
The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU, May First Movement Labor Center) stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine in their valiant resistance against their oppressors. We support the Palestinian resistance against decades of genocidal war and occupation. We recognize that this resistance is a result of the systemic oppression and injustice against the Palestinian people.…
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Justice for Jude Fernandez!
Available in Filipino At around 4 PM on September 29, 2023, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) elements entered the rented house of labor organizer Jude Fernandez in Brgy. Macamot, Binangonan, Rizal. They were carrying an arrest warrant for an individual named Oscar Dizon. The police allege that Fernandez resisted, forcing them to retaliate with…
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Hustisya para kay Jude Fernandez!
Available in English Bandang alas-kwatro ng hapon noong Setyembre 29, 2023, pinasok ng mga elemento ng CIDG ang inuupahang bahay ng organisador ng mga manggagawa na si Jude Fernandez sa Brgy. Macamot, Binangonan, Rizal. Bitbit nila ang isang warrant of arrest para sa isang indibidwal na nagngangalang Oscar Dizon. Ayon sa pulisya, “nanlaban” umano ang…
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KMU Labor organizer brutally killed in Rizal province
Kilusang Mayo Uno condemns the most recent case of extrajudicial killing among workers and unionists. On September 29, around 4 pm, elements of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) shot dead Jude Thaddeus Fernandez, a labor organizer of KMU. Based on reports, the PNP CIDG was purportedly serving a warrant of arrest when Fernandez…
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Cebu workers first casualty of EO 23
Militant labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) slammed Marcos Jr’s EO 23 that created the so-called “Inter-Agency Committee for the Protection of the Freedom of Association and Right to Organize of Workers.” The labor group said that the implementation of the order proves otherwise – it is a monster preying on workers’ rights and not…