As International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, approaches, labor unions and activists are gearing up to hold rallies and protests across the globe. The annual event, celebrated on May 1st, commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where workers fought for an eight-hour workday and better working conditions. This year's rallies are expected to focus on pressing issues such as workers' rights, income inequality, and labor reform. From major cities like Paris and Tokyo to smaller towns and villages, May Day demonstrations will likely draw attention to the struggles faced by working-class individuals and the need for social and economic change.
May Day rallies expected across the world CBS News
