The Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK) is a national alliance of women workers organizations from manufacturing, services and agriculture located in factories, enclaves, plantations, agro-business centers and communities in cities and provinces. KMK was formally established on February 9-10, 1985 which was attended by 250 delegates. Today, KMK leads the promotion of the rights and well-being of working women by fighting against anti-labor laws and policies, contractualization and flexible labor, low wages, insecurity in the workplace and attacks on unions and human rights. Basic principles
Half of the population of the Philippines are women. KMK recognizes the importance of women's contribution in promoting the country's economy. KMK believes that workers are exploited because they do not benefit from the fruits of their labor. Additionally, women workers experience discrimination and abuse. KMK believes that women workers' participation is integral to the entire labor movement and women's movement. KMK maintains that genuine change in the condition of workers will only happen through their collective action for a just, humane and democratic Filipino society. KMK promotes and develops unity and interaction with unions, organizations and associations of workers in different parts of the world who are struggling for the interests of the working class against imperialism and all forms of oppression and exploitation. Mission
Unite the largest number of women workers in the manufacturing sector, agriculture, services and overseas workers through awareness, organizing and mobilization. Promote and advance the struggle for the rights and welfare of women workers. Fight all forms of exploitation and oppression. Raise the awareness of women workers and provide them the knowledge and skills to fight for their rights and interests. Participate and unite in the collective actions of workers throughout the country. Lead the actions of the women's movement. Join the progressive and militant struggle of women workers inside and outside the country. Build strong solidarity with the labor movement and women's movement in different countries.
