May Day
2024 - 4 - 30May Day Madness: From Undocumented Workers' Rights to International Celebrations
activism - labor rights - May Day - protests - workers' rightsJoin the global May Day celebration! Explore the fight for undocumented workers' benefits, labor rights rallies across Asia and Europe, and the festive traditions of May Day.
May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a significant event worldwide where workers and activists come together to advocate for labor rights and celebrate the contributions of the labor force. One of the key issues highlighted on this day is the lack of benefits for undocumented workers, who, despite contributing to the workforce, are often excluded from essential programs like unemployment insurance. This May Day, the focus is on marching for the rights of these workers, shedding light on the inequalities they face in the labor market.
Across different continents, May Day is marked by rallies and demonstrations calling for greater labor rights. From Istanbul, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds, to Asian and European capitals where workers and activists took to the streets to demand fair treatment and economic justice, the spirit of solidarity and advocacy is palpable. These gatherings serve not only as a platform to voice grievances but also as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for workers' rights.
While May Day is synonymous with protests and activism, it also holds a festive significance in many cultures. Traditional May Day celebrations include May Pole braiding, community gatherings, and the crowning of the May Queen. In the town of Mendon, Utah, the biggest May Day event features elaborate ceremonies and a vibrant display of cultural traditions, bringing the community together in a joyous celebration of spring.
As May Day continues to be commemorated globally, it is essential to remember its roots in the labor movement and the ongoing fight for workers' rights. From advocating for undocumented workers to upholding the spirit of solidarity and activism, May Day stands as a symbol of hope and change for the labor force around the world.
This May Day, I'm marching for undocumented workers' benefits | Op ... (The Seattle Times)
Employers pay into the unemployment insurance program for all their workers, but by law, undocumented workers are not eligible for these funds.
May Day 2024: Workers and activists call for greater labor rights (The Associated Press)
Police in Istanbul used tear gas and fired rubber bullets to disperse thousands of people who tried to break through a barricade and reach the main Taksim ...
Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights (Aljazeera.com)
May Day, or International Labour Day, is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers' rights.
Workers, activists across Asia and Europe hold May Day rallies to ... (Voice of America)
May Day, on May 1, is observed in many countries to celebrate workers' rights; it is also an opportunity to air general economic grievances or political ...
Workers and activists across Asia hold May Day rallies to call for ... (Daily Journal)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Workers, activists and others in Asian capitals took to the streets on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over rising prices ...
LISTEN: The Lonesome Ace Stringband, "May Day" (with The ... (The Bluegrass Situation)
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Türkiye: Unlawful ban on May Day celebrations in Istanbul must be ... (Amnesty International)
The Turkish authorities must urgently lift a ban on a planned May Day solidarity demonstration in Istanbul's Taksim Square and allow people to gather in ...
OUR TOWN: May Day! May 1! Spring is here! (New Baltimore Voice Newspapers)
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Head to Mendon, Utah for the biggest May Day around (Axios)
The main event starts 10am on Saturday in the town square, with the arrival of the May Queen's court, the May Pole braiding, a "traditional program inside the ...
Workers around the world hold May Day rallies urging greater rights ... (MarketWatch)
Workers, activists and others around the world took to the streets on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over the pressure of rising prices and calls.
What is May Day? How to celebrate the spring holiday with pagan ... (USA TODAY)
May Day ushers in summer and is an important cross-quarter day − just like Halloween − falling midway between an equinox and solstice.
The Red May Day and the Green May Day (Resilience)
(Captain Miles Standish and his men observe the 'immoral' behavior of the Maypole. As May Day approached this year I finally got round to a small project I'd ...
Turkish police detain over 200 May Day protesters in Istanbul ... (Reuters Africa)
Turkish police detained 210 people on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, after using tear gas and rubber bullets to stop the protesters ...
May Day and Gaza protests sweeping the Bay Area Wednesday (Silicon Valley)
Several worker unions, college students and community organizations will march, sit-in and camp out throughout the Bay Area.
May Day demonstrations planned, Gaza war protests continue ... (NBC Bay Area)
Gaza war protesters and workers' rights activists on Wednesday have planned a number of May Day demonstrations across the Bay Area.
Bay Area May Day/pro-Palestinian protests could impact your ... (KGO-TV)
There are dozens of protests scheduled across the Bay Area, many of which are being linked to pro-Palestinian rallies. Seeing a march and rally shutdown the ...
Workers take to the streets in worldwide May Day labor rights protests (FRANCE 24)
Riot police subdue a demonstrator during the traditional May Day labour union march in Paris, France on May 1, ...
May Day and Gaza Protests Happening Around the Bay Area Today (SFist)
Expect traffic disruptions in multiple parts of San Francisco and Oakland today, with protest demonstrations planned around the Bay Area in conjunction with ...
May Day protest blocks traffic in San Francisco; demonstration to ... (CBS News)
Union workers and pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic at the 24th St. Mission BART station in San Francisco during a May Day rally and march on ...
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian rally at 24th St. BART station in SF amid May ... (KGO-TV)
Pro-Palestinian protesters are planning a series of May Day marches and rallies across the Bay Area, including a shutdown of the Port of Oakland.
May Day protesters take up causes, and selfies, from Istanbul to Seoul (Christian Science Monitor)
Pro-labor protests and marches broke out on May Day, a holiday that celebrates workers' rights. Many demonstrations swelled as they combined with other ...
Seattle's annual May Day march calls for immigrant and workers' rights (The Seattle Times)
The event, which marks International Workers' Day, brings together a wide variety of labor organizations, immigrants' rights organizations and activists. About ...
LIVE: May Day protests in Seattle include Pro-Palestinian supporters (FOX 13 Seattle)
Workers and activists are marking May Day with protests Wednesday over rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro- Palestinian sentiments are ...
May Day rally brings out hundreds to Mission in solidarity with ... (Mission Local)
Hundreds of workers gathered at the 24th and Mission plaza this morning to celebrate May Day — this year, the ongoing war on Palestine high on their list.
Activists' May Day rallies confront turbulent times, call for greater ... (MyNorthwest.com)
Workers and activists have marked May Day with largely peaceful protests Wednesday over rising prices and calls for greater labor rights.
PHOTOS: May Day protests mark turbulent times (PBS NewsHour)
Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with protests Wednesday over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights.
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