Yearning for a Better Future

The labor day is the result of the Filipinos hard-won workers' rights. It is celebrated every May 1 to honor the sacrifices Filipinos have gave in order to have a fair and just working rights and conditions. Since it is a public holiday it is usually used to spend time with family or friends like going to vacations or eating out. Behind this holiday lies the grievances and sufferings Filipinos have gone through, inhumane working conditions specifically. it takes a lot of courage and bravery to fight heads on but I am proud that the Filipinos have pull it through.

The first ever celebration of Labor Day was on May 1, 1903. More than 100,000 employees were organized to march from Tondo's Plaza Moriones to Malacanang, this was organized by the country’s first labor organization, “Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina (U.O.D.F.).” They have demanded and had a protest for their rights and for a better working conditions to the then-American-led government. It is no joke to face the American-led government, it is a gamble since their life is at stake but still had the courage to fight for their rights. On 1908 the labor day was finally declared and its first celebration was in 1913. But sadly even at our time this inhumane working conditions can't be eliminated completely especially the minimum wage and child labor.

For a students like us, I think that the least thing we can do is to educate others of what lies behind the labor day. it might be known already for some but still I want that they who fought for the labor day should be recognized and be honored because if not for them many might not enjoy the benefits of this national holiday. We can use social media platform to spread the history and educate as well. It is the least thing we could do but for them they might feel honored that someone is taking their time to know more about and that they are finally recognized for their hard work. They have laid the foundation and I think that this is our responsibility to complete their wish, we should unite and work hard in order to get rid of such working conditions and work for a better future.

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