[APWSLMembers 425] Message of Gratitude from Kilusang Mayo Uno

[Kilusang Mayo Uno]

Message of Gratitude from Kilusang Mayo Uno

To our comrades, friends, sisters and brothers in the trade unions, 
workers organizations, migrant organizations, solidarity groups and 
other advocates:

Militant greetings of solidarity!

The Kilusang Mayo Uno expresses its deepest gratitude to all those 
who have participated in the International Day of Action against 
trade union repression and political killings in the 
Philippines.  Once again, we have shown to the Philippine government, 
represented by US puppet Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, that the Filipino 
workers and the people have the support and solidarity of the 
international community in their struggle against rampant trade union 
and human rights violations, in their struggle for a life with 
dignity, in their struggle for genuine democracy and sovereignty.

Various organizations from 11 countries have participated in 
yesterday's Day of Action by conducting protest actions in front of 
the Philippine Embassy, Consulate and other venues, sent protest 
letters to the Philippine government and concerned agencies, and 
conducted other actions.  These are invaluable contributions to our 
struggle and are a testament of the united strength of the 
workers.  Millions of workers worldwide have registered their voice 
in condemning the madness of killings and the perpetration of other 
trade union and human rights violations against the Filipino people.

A detailed summary of the actions will be circulated in a few days 
time, after we have gathered all the reports. We would appreciate if 
you can supply us a report and photos of your actions.  Some of our 
friends already did and we ask others to do the same.  We will be 
posting your actions in the KMU website.

Once again, thank you so much for your deep support and solidarity to 
the struggle of the Filipino workers and people.

In solidarity,
Elmer Labog
KMU Chairperson

Tess Dioquino
Secretary
KMU International Department