What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests, calling for peace, higher wages, and better working conditions as workers face rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Demonstrations were held in numerous cities across the globe, including Seoul, Sydney, Jakarta, and various European capitals.
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests on Friday, calling for peace, higher wages, and better working conditions. Demonstrations took place in numerous cities, including Seoul, Sydney, Jakarta, and many European capitals. Rising living costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East were a key theme. In Manila, large crowds denounced the U.S. role in the Iran war, while in Casablanca, taxi and bus drivers protested rising fuel costs. Turkish authorities detained hundreds of demonstrators in Istanbul for attempting to march in restricted areas. Tens of thousands gathered in Havana, celebrating Cuba's workers and decrying U.S. sanctions. Protests also occurred in Santiago, Chile, and across Portugal, where unions rallied against proposed labor law changes. In South Africa, workers protested rising costs of food, electricity, and healthcare.
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