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Nationwide May Day protests call for economic blackout
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Thousands of activists, union members and students mobilized across the United States on May 1, 2026, for May Day demonstrations under the 'May Day Strong' banner. Organizers urged a boycott of school, work and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and demand taxing the wealthy. Events unfolded in cities including New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and others.
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice ruled that bus drivers, conductors and truck drivers may qualify for special INSS retirement by proving exposure to harmful work conditions.
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Literary Hub published an analysis on unions gaining momentum in the publishing sector.
Gabriel Attal, secretary general of Renaissance, gave an exclusive interview to Le Figaro on April 30, 2026. He is preparing his presidential candidacy declaration and proposes writing 'a new Labor Code'. He criticizes current labor law excesses.
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In France, May 1st remains theoretically a non-working holiday, but debates surround openings for certain shops. The government announced instructions allowing independent bakeries and florists to employ voluntary staff. Legal challenges at the Council of State contest this measure.
Colombia's Labor Minister Antonio Sanguino defended the government's labor and pension reforms at the XIX Asofondos Congress, representing President Gustavo Petro. He respectfully urged the Constitutional Court to advance its review of the suspended pension reform. He highlighted preliminary progress despite the suspension.
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Indonesia's DPR passed the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) into law during a plenary session on April 21, 2026. Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas welcomed it as the government's commitment to shield domestic workers from exploitation and harassment. The law covers recruitment, vocational training, and conflict resolution.
Colombia marks Labor Day with marches supporting Petro
May 01, 2026 16:56Polda Metro Jaya secures group suspected of inciting riot at May Day DPR rally
May 01, 2026 10:11Danantara buys ojol app shares to cut driver commission to 8 percent
May 01, 2026 06:05President Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address
May 01, 2026 02:18Government bets on worker pressure to end 6x1 schedule on Labor Day
April 29, 2026 11:18Federal government declares May 1 public holiday for Workers' Day
April 29, 2026 05:43CHED, TESDA, and DOLE sign IRR for Labor Education Act
April 29, 2026 01:4150,000 West Java workers plan May Day action at Monas
April 28, 2026 15:27Humanoid robots to test baggage handling at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
April 26, 2026 07:29Government starts process for judge who backed labor reform to stay past 75