Global rallies mark International Labour Day on May 1
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:39 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Workers, trade unions and activists gathered worldwide to celebrate May Day, calling for better wages, labour rights and social justice. Demonstrations took place in numerous cities, with participants emphasizing the need for stronger protections amid economic uncertainty. The report comes from Al Jazeera.
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