Workers and activists across the world marked May Day with rallies and marches to call for better working conditions and greater labour rights. Watch in for more details!

Workers and activists across world hold May Day rallies for improved labour rights

It is the year of Elections across the world some Nations have conducted polls and are awaiting government formation others have elections coming up over the next year. But one issue that transcends borders is the world's labour force and its longtime demands for better working conditions and better pay. This year on International Workers Day which we all know as Labour Day or May Day rallies and marches are being held all over the world.

The world marks International Worker's day commonly known as May Day

IN PICS | Protests, rallies, demonstrations: Here's how people marked May Day across the world

May Day 2023: May Day is a festival with its roots in Europe that marks the beginning of summer. It is usually celebrated on May 1, which is exactly around halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice.

May Day 2023: What is May Day? Know about its origin, traditions & why it is celebrated on May 1

International workers' day also known as 'Labour Day' is celebrated on May 1st every year to honor and even celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of labourers and workers. Let's take a look at May day rallies across the world.

May Day Protest: Labour Day celebrations across the world

From France to Britain: Workers rally worldwide to mark Labour Day

Around 30,000 protesters took to the streets during May Day rallies in Berlin on Saturday, police said, adding nearly 100 officers were injured when some of the demonstrations turned violent.

Police, protesters clash during May Day rallies in Berlin

Police arrested nine people, who took part in protests in London on Saturday, demanding that the government reverse planned legislation that would increase police powers.

Nine arrested in London protests against greater police powers

Berlin witnessed May Day protests on Saturday which left nearly 100 police officers injured. According to the police, over 300 people were arrested after the rallies showed “unacceptable” violence.

Berlin police condemn violence during May Day protests which injured 93 officers

This is the phase when people are rethinking old traditions and correcting them wherever needed to spread the message of equality and peace. One such example is this year’s performance on May Day put up by members of the Hook Eagle Morris Men in Hampshire, UK.

May Day: Morris Dancers turn blue over racism concerns

May Day protests across France on Saturday saw hooded, black-clad demonstrators clashing with police in Paris. Thousands of people across the country joined the protests to demand social and economic justice and to voice their opposition to government plans to change unemployment benefits.

Thousands join May Day protests across France, police arrest 34

On International Workers' Day, French rally against reforms in unemployment benefits

After battling coronavirus, China has opened the lockdown for its citizens. Following that, there were May Day celebrations throughout the country. Shanghai, in particular, recorded a footfall of over 1 million visitors in the first two days of the five-day May Day holiday.

Shanghai sees over 1 million visitors on May Day

Balcony protests and e-rallies as epidemic curtails May Day demonstrations

May 1 in India is observed as Labour Day or May Day (International Worker's Day) to honour the working class across the country. It is celebrated with a public holiday declared in all states and Union Territories.

May Day: India observes Labour Day, know its history and significance!

Clashes broke out between opposition supporters and Venezuela's armed forces in the capital Caracas on Wednesday during May Day protests with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro.

Clashes break out at Venezuela May Day protest

Clashes have broken out between Yellow Vest protesters and police in the French capital, Paris, as demonstrators took to the streets for a 23rd week of marches against economic inequality and President Emmanuel Macron's government.

Yellow Vest protests on May Day

Unions and "yellow vests" joined forces in the western French city of Nantes to mark May Day on Wednesday (May 1) where several thousand took to the streets.

WION Gravitas: "Yellow Vests" protests on May Day

France: Yellow Vest join Labour unionists to protest in Paris on May Day

French police fired tear gas to push back masked demonstrators in central Paris on Wednesday as thousands of people used an annual May Day rally to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's policies.

French police fire tear gas at protesters in Paris May Day rally

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a massive May Day protest to increase the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after a day of violent clashes on the streets of the capital.

Venezuela opposition leader calls for massive May Day protest

Sri Lanka stepped up security Wednesday as political parties staged low-key May Day commemorations after calling off scheduled rallies following fears of Islamist bomb attacks.

Sri Lanka steps up security for low-key May Day

May Day, which many countries recognise as the International Workers’ Day, surprisingly coincides with another event, which is traditionally celebrated in Europe to welcome the arrival of the spring. Europeans and Americans often celebrate the day with maypole dance.

Russia celebrates International Labour Day, traditional rally in Moscow

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Workers and activists across world hold May Day rallies for improved labour rights

The world marks International Worker's day commonly known as May Day

IN PICS | Protests, rallies, demonstrations: Here's how people marked May Day across the world

May Day 2023: What is May Day? Know about its origin, traditions & why it is celebrated on May 1

May Day Protest: Labour Day celebrations across the world

From France to Britain: Workers rally worldwide to mark Labour Day

Police, protesters clash during May Day rallies in Berlin

Nine arrested in London protests against greater police powers

Berlin police condemn violence during May Day protests which injured 93 officers

May Day: Morris Dancers turn blue over racism concerns

Thousands join May Day protests across France, police arrest 34

On International Workers' Day, French rally against reforms in unemployment benefits

Shanghai sees over 1 million visitors on May Day

Balcony protests and e-rallies as epidemic curtails May Day demonstrations

May Day: India observes Labour Day, know its history and significance!

Clashes break out at Venezuela May Day protest

Yellow Vest protests on May Day

WION Gravitas: "Yellow Vests" protests on May Day

WION Gravitas: "Yellow Vests" protests on May Day

France: Yellow Vest join Labour unionists to protest in Paris on May Day

French police fire tear gas at protesters in Paris May Day rally

Venezuela opposition leader calls for massive May Day protest

Sri Lanka steps up security for low-key May Day

Russia celebrates International Labour Day, traditional rally in Moscow