[APWSLMembers 418] Day of Action against Trade Union Repression and Political Killings on November 16, 2006

[Kilusang Mayo Uno]

Dear friends

As we have informed before, we are preparing for a Day of Action 
against Trade Union Repression and Political Killings on November 16, 2006.

Under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, from January 20, 
2001 until June 30, 2006, 64 leaders, members, organizers and 
supporters of trade unions and informal workers organizations have 
been killed.  They are part of the more than 750 victims of political 
killings under the Arroyo regime. More than 982 cases of trade union 
and human rights violations victimizing 77,028 workers were recorded. 
Aside from killings, other violations include assault in the 
picketline, illegal arrest and detention, grave threat, intimidation, 
abduction and harassment.

Very recently, we filed a complaint at the ILO against the Arroyo 
government for violating conventions nr. 87 and 98.

The background document of the November 16 action and more relevant 
information can be found at 
<http://www.sirimot.net/ilsm/blog/ilsmupdates.html>http://www.sirimot.net/ilsm/blog/ilsmupdates.html 
and <http://www.kilusangmayouno.org/>www.kilusangmayouno.org.

As for now protest actions are confirmed in Australia (Melbourne, 
Sydney and Perth), Canada (Vancouver), Germany, Japan, South Korea, 
United Kingdom and the USA (Seattle, Washington DC and Los Angeles). 
Among the supporting organizations are the Australian Council of 
Trade Unions and UNISON (UK). The Philippines will organize a big 
rally in Manila this day, as well as several regional mobilizations.

Annexed here with, please find the sing-on letter to President Gloria 
Macapagal-Arroyo with the first signatories.

May we request that your organization consider organizing a protest 
at the Philippine embassy or consulate in your country and / or sign 
the letter to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?

Please inform us if you have any plans regarding the November 16 Day 
of Action. Feel free to contact us with all your questions about this action.

Thank you for defending unions and workers' rights in the Philippines!

In solidarity


Tess Dioquino
Secretary

KMU International Department

Noted by:
Elmer Labog
Chairperson
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