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Greek May Day Protests Highlight Worker Demands, Public Transport Disrupted

May Day protests across Greece concluded peacefully, with major rallies in Athens focusing on worker rights, fair wages, and quality of life, alongside a demonstration expressing solidarity with Palestine. Public transport experienced significant disruptions due to strikes.

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Peaceful May Day Demonstrations Mark Positive Shift in Germany

Tens of thousands participated in peaceful May Day demonstrations across major German cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, marking a positive shift compared to previous years' violent clashes. Over 5,800 police officers were deployed, contributing to a largely peaceful atmosphere. Demon...

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Athens Faces Major Transportation Shutdown on May 1st Due to Strikes

On May 1st, Athens will experience major transportation disruptions due to 24-hour strikes across buses, trolleys, metro lines 2 & 3, trams, trains, and ships, impacting commuters and potentially the economy, as workers demand better conditions.

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German Trade Unions Protest Government Policies and AfD Influence

On May 1st, 2024, approximately 5000 trade union members rallied in Munich, Germany, to protest planned work schedule flexibilization, criticizing the coalition government's plans for their negative impact on workers' rights and health, while also strongly criticizing the AfD and Germany's support f...

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Athens Public Transport Faces Major Disruptions Due to May Day Strikes

On May Day, Athens public transport will face significant disruptions due to strikes: buses and trolleys will operate from 9 AM to 9 PM, the metro will have reduced hours with some stations closed, trams will be suspended, and ships will be docked. These actions reflect broader worker demands across...

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German Unions Demand Eight-Hour Workday, Stronger Worker Protections

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is demanding an eight-hour workday, stronger worker protections, and increased investment in infrastructure, highlighting concerns about overwork, low pay, and the need for social cohesion in Germany.

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May Day: From Pagan Festival to International Workers' Day

May Day, observed annually on May 1st, commemorates International Workers' Day, its origins stemming from the 1886 Haymarket riot in Chicago, where a bombing during a labor protest led to fatalities, solidifying May 1st as a day for advocating workers' rights globally.

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Spain's Unions Face Criticism Amidst Delayed Workweek Reduction and May Day Protests

On May Day, CCOO calls for nationwide demonstrations to defend labor rights and the European project against Trump's threats, amidst criticism of unions' inactivity and the government's delayed approval of a bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours.

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German Unions Demand Collective Bargaining Law in NRW

German trade unions will hold over 70 rallies in North Rhine-Westphalia on May 1st, demanding a collective bargaining agreement that ensures public contracts only go to companies paying tariff wages, with the NRW Minister-President expected to speak at the main event in Siegburg.

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Berlin Deploys 5,700 Police for May Day Demonstrations

On May 1st, approximately 5,700 police officers, supported by other German states and federal police, managed over 30 demonstrations in Berlin, the largest anticipated to draw 15,000 participants from left-wing groups; heavy bollards were deployed as preventative measures against vehicle attacks.

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