Labour Day rallies and celebrations across the world

Published on May 01, 2023 08:18 pm IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2023 08:18 pm IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2023 08:18 pm IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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)

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