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Enough is already known about the horrors migrant workers face,
such as unsafe working conditions, non payment of salaries,
wage theft or partial payment, extortionate rent for bad accommodations,
exploitation, abuse and few provisions for people migrating through
regular and irregular channels.
Yet migrant workers are the lifeblood of the economy, often from bottom up.
Migrant workers contribute a huge chunk to the building of wealth in wealthy countries, such as the US.
Human progress can't move without you.
We can't imagine the victories of the campaigns such as the Oakland immigrant airport workers strike,
California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, and comprehensive support for low-wage Filipino workers and immigrants
without your sweat. Full recognition and equal veteran's status and dignity will
not go on much longer without your affirmative action.
A decade is such an awfully short time to waste. That's about 87,600 of making headway
in the fight for the rights and welfare of Filipinos in the US, in the Philippines and
throughout the world.
If we enjoy the fruits of your labour, we will not throw in the towel or cool down.
We hope you continue to lead the people, the masses, and work still better.
Get even better organized and in even greater strength
so that for another decade we will ensure
that we will achieve greater results and advance the people's movement. Together, let's
continue to realize national independence, social justice and all-round development.