Politics May 01 From Taipei to Turkey, ‘Trumpization’ looms over international May Day marches By Sophia Tareen, Thomas Adamson, Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press
World May 01 PHOTOS: May Day protests mark turbulent times Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with protests Wednesday over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments were also on display. By Mehmet Guzel, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
World May 01 Workers call for labor rights, economic justice at May Day rallies across the globe They are calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and other better working conditions. May Day is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights. By Angela Charlton, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press
World May 01 May Day rallies in Europe urge more help as inflation bites PARIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched Sunday in cities around Europe for May Day protests to honor workers and shame governments into doing more for their citizens. In France, protesters shouted slogans against newly elected President Emmanuel… By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press
World May 02 Over 90 German police injured in May Day riots At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the city’s top security official said Sunday. By Associated Press
May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic By John Leicester, Niniek Karmini, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on Saturday, demanding more labor protections amid a pandemic… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 4:55 How these essential workers feel about the risks they face Across the country, essential workers are maintaining goods and services, despite the risks posed by the pandemic. Grocery store employees, bus drivers and sanitation workers are in close contact with the public, and many say they don't have what they… Continue watching
May 01 Around the world, virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day By Elena Becatoros, Angela Charlton, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Millions of workers worldwide are marking international labor day trapped between hunger and fear because of the virus pandemic, either with no job at all or a job without enough health protections. Continue reading
May 01 French police clash with May Day protesters on Paris streets By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press French police clashed with stone-throwing protesters as thousands of people gathered for May Day rallies. More than 7,000 police have been deployed to try to control a crowd that includes yellow vest demonstrators discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 1:51 In a world transformed by technology, these workers hold on to near-obsolete jobs By Laura Fong From a book binder in Bulgaria to a key maker in Beijing to gas lamp lighters in London, people whose jobs have become increasingly rare in the digital age are the focus of “The Disappearing Jobs of Yesterday,” a series… Continue watching