Stop Political Killings campaign
Murder of peasant leader opening HRV salvo of new AFP chief
TV ad black prop against KMU popularizes state repression
Labor center condemns killing of labor leader Gerry Cristobal this morning
The militant Kilusang Mayo Uno condemns the killing of former union leader Gerry Cristobal in Cavite this morning. Elmer “Bong” Labog, KMU Chair, urged the Philippine Commission on Human Rights and the International Labor Organization to take a close look and actively aid the labor sector in seeking justice for the rising number of extra-judicially murdered Filipino labor activists and leaders. KMU has previously filed a request in ILO to press the Arroyo government to really act against the killings.
DILG should urge Task Force Usig to really investigate all political killings - KMU
Labor Center vows to fight AFP's proposed National ID both in court and streets
Union leader gets threats to life anew
Compostela, Compostela Valley—The president of a union of banana plantation workers here received fresh threats to his life amidst an on-going negotiation on the terms of their employment under the Fresh Bananas Agricultural Company, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Fruits Corporation-AJMR.
