About
us
WHAT
IS FFW?
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) was founded on 19 June 1950
by a group of young, idealistic, sincere and dedicated labor leaders
led by Juan C. Tan, who were inspired by the Christian teachings
of Rev. Fr. Walter G. Hogan, S.J. (†), thus becoming the
first labor federation which appeals to and draws its inspirations
from the social doctrines and principles of Christianity.
Leading to the emergence of FFW, two types of unionism dominated
the Philippine labor movement. These were the corporate type and
transmission-belt type of unionism. Unionism was then in bondage.
Furthermore, labor relations then was characterized by compulsory
arbitration rather than by free collective bargaining.
Under these circumstances, an alternative labor organization was
born: the Federation of Free Workers. It was founded in response
to the growing oppression and marginalization of labor and exploitative
social structures and arrangements. It counteracted pseudo-labor
leaders and opportunists, racketeers, communists, oppressive employers
and even by the government.
FFW
Administrative and Functional Chart:
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FFW Programme Thrusts for
DOLE Planning:
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Juan C. Tan Write-up:
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FFW's
Orientation | Membership | Awit
ng Malayang Manggagawa
