Nestlé Philippines Union Leader Murdered - Government Must Act Now! The IUF has called on the government of the Philippines to undertake a full investigation into the murder of a trade union leader at the Nestlé factory in Cabuyao, Laguna, the largest Nestlé plant in the Philippines. Unidentified gunmen shot Diosdado Fortuna on September 22 while he was on his way home from the factory picket line. The union, which is not affiliated to the IUF, has been on strike since January 2002 in a dispute over bringing retirement benefits within the collective bargaining process, which Nestlé management rejects. The government of the Philippines must act now to investigate this crime and bring the perpetrators to justice. Failure to do so would encourage further physical attacks against workers and their unions in a country where anti-union violence is not an uncommon occurrence. You can add to pressure on the government by sending the message below to the Secretary of Labor. To participate in other IUF campaigns, please click here. Date updated : 26-Sep-2005 Language : en Status: closed