Labour Day rallies and celebrations across the world

May Day, also known as Labour Day falls on May 1 and is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers' rights with rallies, marches, and other events

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A protestor lights a flare during a demonstration on May Day (Labour Day), to mark the international day of workers in Saint-Malo, northwestern France, on May 1. (Jean-Francois Monier / AFP)

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People attend a rally organised by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), an umbrella organisation representing around six million members from eight trade unions to mark Labour Day, in Koblenz, Germany.  (Thilo Schmuelgen / Reuters)

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Demonstrators take part in a Labour Day rally in Mendiola, Manila.  (Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)

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Demonstrators sing during the traditional May Day labour march, a day of mobilisation against the French pension reform law and for social justice, in Nantes, France.  (Stephane Mahe / Reuters)

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Demonstrators are seen popping coloured smoke as they take part in a Labour Day rally in Jakarta.   (Adek Berry / AFP)

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Demonstrators hold flags as they take part in a Labour Day rally in Jakarta. In Indonesia, rally-goers demanded the government repeal a job creation law they argue would benefit business at the expense of workers and the environment, reports AP.  (Adek Berry / AFP)

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Protestors hold a banner reading "Stop Weapons, Stop War" in Piazza San Carlo during a demonstration on May Day (Labour Day),  (Marco Bertorello / AFP)

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Demonstrators take part in a Labour Day rally in Mendiola, Manila.  (Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)

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Members of the Greek communist labour union (PAME) protest during the May Day celebrations in central Athens.  (Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP)

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Activists of a labour union take part in a torch rally on the eve of Labour Day in Karachi.  (Rizwan Tabassum / AFP)

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Supporters of the Lebanese Communist Party and members of the labour syndicate march in Beirut to mark the International Workers' Day.  (AFP)

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Trade union groups and labour activists stage a May Day rally calling for improved working conditions and rights, in central Seoul.  (Jung Yeon-je / AFP)