Philippine Labor Day 2014

This May 1, 2014, the Filipino people will be celebrating Labor Day, a national day, to recognize the toils of workers.

But how this special day for workers affects those in the agriculture industry? I wonder. Because the Labor Day, in my point of view, only affects those who are employed both in the public and privarte companies.

labour [láybər]

noun (plural labours)

1.	physical work: work done using the strength of the body

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As per stated in the above definition, the real laborers are our farmers, fishermen, and the like who works for our food. Has there been any effort by the government to make the Labor Day take effect to them?

Every May 1, the news about protests and demonstrations are usual. The Kilusang Mayo Uno on the lead and many other labor groups walk on streets, holding placards and burning effigies. 

I wonder, how do these labor groups commemorate the Labor Day? How about they convene in one controlled chamber and have a Philippine Labor Day Summit annually wherein they will teach the Filipino laborers all over the country of their rights and all else about labor?

As an employee myself, I thank them because they are the ones who fight for the rights of employees and also the ones who push for higher wages. On the other hand, how do you teach the Filipino laborers about their rights if these groups are on street? Many, if not most, of the workers will just find the demonstrations and rallies as nuisance on their way to work.

There are lots of labor seminars about labor laws etc. being conducted in many places especially in Metro Manila but they are NOT FREE. So, I think, to be more productive and efficient, our labor group leaders must spearhead activities that will educate the labor force.

I do not know if there is existing activities like this by these groups so educate me if there is.

 


What is your thoughts about Labor Day in the Philippines?