International Solidarity
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Piston demands an end to US-Israel aggression in Iran, warns of oil price catastrophe and OFW crisis
Transport group Piston vehemently condemns the US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, warning that the escalating conflict threatens to unleash severe economic devastation on Philippine transport workers and millions of OFW-dependent families. The attacks, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” by the Trump administration and “Lion’s Roar” by the Netanyahu regime, have already killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
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US imperialist hands off Venezuela! End the plunder of global oil resources — PISTON
PISTON condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent military aggression and illegal seizure of power by the United States government, led by Donald Trump, in Venezuela. We stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan working class in resisting this naked display of imperialist banditry led by the US imperialist regime. The US government’s mask has…
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PISTON on International Migrants Day 2025: Clemency for Mary Jane Veloso! Justice for all victims of human trafficking!
Every year on December 18th, the International Migrants Day is observed globally as a day of remembrance and action for millions of migrants worldwide. Economic and political challenges continue to compel many Filipinos to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. Previous administrations, including the current one, have upheld and even expanded labor export…
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Stand firm! Resist! Unite! Unyielding solidarity with the Palestinian struggle against imperialist aggression
PISTON stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people, who continue their relentless resistance against the US-backed genocide and aggression perpetrated by Zionist settler-colonialists. In the past year, the United States and Israel have unleashed devastating airstrikes, claiming the lives of at least 41,000 individuals, including over 27,000 children. Approximately 10,000 people remain unaccounted for, believed…
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On World Day for Decent Work: PISTON demands decent work for Filipino transport workers amid Marcos Jr’s modernization program, questionable EV push
As the global labor movement observes World Day for Decent Work on October 7, transport group PISTON emphasizes the urgent need for improved working conditions for informal public transport workers in the Philippines, particularly in light of Marcos Jr.’s modernization program. Mody Floranda, PISTON National President and Makabayan senatorial candidate, stated, “In the transport sector…