“We are not begging for special treatment. We, domestic workers, are claiming our basic rights. We are demanding equal treatment and proper recognition as workers and members of society. We will continue to fight abuses and exploitation. We want freedom from slavery.” ~Sringatin, Chairperson, Federation of Asian Domestic Workers’ Union (FADWU, Hong Kong) May Day 2010 will mark 124 years since 300,000 workers first walked out of their jobs demanding an 8-hour workday. The ‘8-hour
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