Groups decry inaction to workers’ demands

Published by rudy Date posted on May 2, 2011

Meanwhile, more than 3,000 members of the Associated Labor Union-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines marched from the Department of Labor and Employment grounds to the Vitcom Welfare Center in Pier 1 to commemorate Labor Day.

Josephine Tahadlangit of ALU-TUCP said there were 80 labor unions who took part in the event.She said the walk was successful because of the active participation of the members.

After the parade, the participants were entertained by Max Surban, known as the King of Visayan Songs.The King also entertained the crowd with his jokes.

A Mass was also celebrated by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma at the Vitcom Welfare Center Chapel.The event was followed by a meal.—(FREEMAN)

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May 2 – World Freedom Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 16 – International Day of Living
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May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity
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May 7: Health Worker’s Day
May 31: National Fisherfolks Day