MANILA, Philippines — Not many people are likely to know who Isabelo de los Reyes is but his work continues to be relevant 83 years since his death.
De los Reyes is considered to be the father of trade unionism in the Philippines, whose work laid the foundation for the Filipino worker’s struggle for better conditions, fair pay and rights recognition.
According to the group Defend Jobs Philippines, De los Reyes’ story is the story of the continuing fight to uplift Filipino workers.
“His lessons of educating, organizing and driving our workers to collective action toward a common goal, remain to be a vital formula in order for Filipino…
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