20 August 2022
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ and fellow workers’ rights advocates,
Warm greetings from the Church people-Workers’ Solidarity (CWS)!
CWS is a non-profit, ecumenical organization in support of workers’ rights and welfare. Our solidarity with our marginalized sisters and brothers, is a Gospel imperative. This year marks our 10th year of tireless dedication in serving among the most basic and key sectors in effecting genuine social change in the Philippines — the workers, who face more difficult and precarious times now more than ever. Our support has been carried out through our various programs including Education and Formation, Campaign and Advocacy, Welfare and Support Services and Networking. In so doing, we learn from the workers and draw in more members of the religious community to embrace their cause. CWS is present in key cities in Metro Manila and in the Visayas.
We thus commemorate our decade of service in a simple celebration with the theme, “CWS: Isang Dekada ng Pakikilakbay sa mga Manggagawa”. The activity seeks to i) highlight CWS contributions to the advancement of workers’ rights and welfare, and at the same time find means to address challenges that need to be overcome in the face of worsening state repression especially against workers; ii) further strengthen partnerships with workers’ organizations and other formations especially in parishes and communities; iii) contribute to expanding workers’ rights advocates and iv) contribute to strengthening CWS, including revitalization of national and regional formations. Workers and urban poor community members, religious sisters and brothers, and advocates will be participating.
We invite you to mark this journey with us on Saturday, 24 September 2022, at the Parish of the Risen Christ in Brgy. 128, Balut, Tondo, Manila. The activity will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and will start with a Holy Mass officiated by our Chairperson, the Most. Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D. and concelebrated by other priests networks of CWS.
Please contact our Executive Director, Mr. Tony Balbin, for your confirmation or any queries you may have at 0942-1986383 or email address: churchfortheworkers@gmail.com. We hope to receive your reply on or before Monday, 12 September 2022.
We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you.
In the name of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of Workers
