World May 01 May Day rallies in Europe urge more help as inflation bites 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
Economy May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic 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… By John Leicester, Niniek Karmini, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press
Economy 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…
Economy May 01 Around the world, virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day 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. By Elena Becatoros, Angela Charlton, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
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
May 01 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: May Day demonstrators protest Trump policies By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Monday, demonstrators in more than 200 cities took to the streets in massive May Day events, mostly directed toward President Trump’s policies. Also, the South and Midwest are bracing for more severe weather after powerful weekend… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 6:08 News Wrap: Christie ally pleads guilty, former aides indicted over bridge closing By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, a former Port Authority official, an ally of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges over closing lanes on a major bridge. Also, much-needed humanitarian aid trickled into some of Nepal’s hardest-hit areas,… Continue watching
May 01 Istanbul’s May Day demonstrations turn violent By Anna Sillers From Maypoles to May baskets, this year’s May Day inspired a different type of excitement in Istanbul, where more than 140 people have been detained after clashing with police over anti-government and labor protests on International Workers’ Day. Turkish… Continue reading