The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is a national labor organization dedicated to advancing workers’ rights, promoting decent work, and building a just and inclusive society. Through organizing, advocacy, and leadership development, FFW empowers workers to achieve dignity, fairness, and meaningful participation in the workplace and beyond.
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomes the appointment of former Senator Francis Tolentino as Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). FFW is saddened by the departure of Secretary Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma from the Department, but we understand that life must move on and that he needs time to rest and recover […]
This Pentecost Sunday, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) warmly welcomes the new encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas, which calls for the use of Artificial Intelligence and modern technology for the common good and the protection of human dignity.Magnifica Humanitas will be published on May 25, 2026. Signed on May 15, 2026, the […]
Labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) slams the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) central office for reversing the order of its MIMAROPA Regional Office favoring the regularization of 599 workers in Palawan. “Ang security of tenure ay hindi palamuti lamang sa Konstitusyon. Karapatan ito na dapat maranasan ng mga manggagawa sa araw-araw nilang […]
As it marched with 30,000 workers on Labor Day, from Welcome Rotunda to Claro M. Recto Avenue–its route to Mendiola cut short by police barricades–the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) renewed calls for higher wages and defense of trade union rights. The FFW took the opportunity to urge workers to organize more and build real […]
