KMU: Building Genuine Trade Unionism in the Philippines, 1980-1994

Unread copy in Near Fine condition. A depiction of the Kilusang Mayo Uno (May 1st Workers' Movement), who played a key role in toppling the Marcos dictatorship. Emphasizes the presence of women in leadership roles and focuses on four regional political economies: capitalist & plantation agriculture (Mindanao & Negros), mining (Cebu), and export processing zones (Bataan). The devlopment of the KMU, from an indigenous perspective, is shown as the struggle for liberation from colonial and neo-colonial domination. *** 315pp. Index, biblio.