PALEA fights on and needs your support

For the past 18 months, members of the Philippine Airlines Employees Association have been on the front line of the global battle against outsourcing. On 27 September 2011, over 2,000 ground staff were evicted from Manila International Airport. Workers were protesting against a management outsourcing scheme that would have stripped their wages by half, and destroyed their conditions.  There has been a continuous protest camp and regular protests since that time, with over 700 workers still continuing the struggle.  

Following a burst of soidarity activity in early December, talks with Philippine Airlines management have been inching forward. There is a need for more solidarity activity, and an an urgent need for financial support. Unions and individuals can contribute via PayPal, or directly using these details.  
 
Union President Gerry Rivera will be visiting Melbourne for a solidarity visit, and will attend the Marxism 2013 conference over Easter this year.

For the past 18 months, members of the Philippine Airlines Employees Association have been on the front line of the global battle against outsourcing. On 27 September 2011, over 2,000 ground staff were evicted from Manila International Airport. Workers were protesting against a management outsourcing scheme that would have stripped their wages by half, and destroyed their conditions.  There has been a continuous protest camp and regular protests since that time, with over 700 workers still continuing the struggle.  

Following a burst of soidarity activity in early December, talks with Philippine Airlines management have been inching forward. There is a need for more solidarity activity, and an an urgent need for financial support. Unions and individuals can contribute via PayPal, or directly using these details.  
 
Union President Gerry Rivera will be visiting Melbourne for a solidarity visit, and will attend the Marxism 2013 conference over Easter this year.