The Origins and Traditions of May Day

"I wrote the Origins and Traditions of Mayday in 1997. Yes way back then, it was one of my first web postings. It was used to launch MayDay on the Web and the Edmonton May Week celebrations that have continued since."

May Day Headlines

"And now your headlines from the class war. Capitalism does not go unopposed even in the heart of the Beast; Immigrants across the United States down tools for MayDay"

Three arrested at May Day celebration (CBC Montreal)

MONTREAL – Montreal police arrrested three people at the May Day march for mischief, and for assaulting police officers. Sunday, thousands of union members, students and community groups marched through the streets of Montreal to celebrate the international day of the worker.

Three people arrested after Montreal vandalism (Canoe)

Slightly different reporting from Canoe MONTREAL -- Police made three arrests yesterday as people took to the streets to celebrate May Day and vent their frustration at Premier Jean Charest's labour policies.

May Day - New York City: Protests and Celebrations

May Day, most often associated with the commemoration of the social and economic achievements of the labor movement, is celebrated worldwide every May 1st with protests, rallies and musical events. The idea was...

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