Marches, Rallies Mark May Day Around the World

[turbinetree]

Source: Voice of America

Workers and protesters throughout the world observed May Day Tuesday with rallies and strikes demanding their governments address better working conditions and other labor issues.

In addition to being an international day honoring workers or a traditional spring time festival, Tuesday is also International Worker’s Day in many countries.

Read more: https://www.voanews.com/a/marches-and-rallies-mark-may-day-around-the-world/4372501.html

[muriel_volestrangler]

1. Police arrest hundreds at Paris May Day protests

French police have arrested more than 200 people and used water cannon and teargas against masked protesters who smashed shop windows and hurled petrol bombs after a planned peaceful May Day rally by labour unions.

The clashes came against a backdrop of union discontent with President Emmanuel Macron over his plans to stimulate France’s economy and spur jobs growth by loosening labour regulations.
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Authorities said around 1,200 masked and hooded protesters dressed in black turned up on the sidelines of the annual May Day demonstration by labour unions.

More than 200 anarchists were arrested and four people, including a police officer, were lightly wounded in the ensuing disturbances, Paris police chief Michel Delpuech told a news conference.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/01/police-arrest-hundreds-at-paris-may-day-protests

[BigmanPigman]

2. This holiday never really took off in the US like it has in other countries.

Even when we had strong unions there still wasn't much celebration. Maybe it was due to the Cold War and communism.