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Kevin Thomas is Director of Advocacy at the Maquila Solidarity Network, a Toronto-based labour and women’s rights organization that supports the efforts of workers in global supply chains to win improved wages and working conditions and a better quality of life.
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Labour and human rights activists under siege in the Philippines

A high-level International Labour Organization (ILO) Mission to the Philippines wrapped up on September 29, feeding hopes that international attention will help stem the tide of violence and intimidation that has been unleashed on Filipino trade union organizers and human rights advocates.

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labour issues International Solidarity international politics philippines labour movement Southeast Asia

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