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The Origins of Labor Day in the Philippines

On May 1, 1903, workers mobilized by the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas fought for better working conditions under American imperialism.

How easily we forget the struggles it took to birth Labor Day in the Philippines. Today is the only holiday in the calendar that was proclaimed by workers for workers. We've had working-class Filipinos fighting for independence and better working ...

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