Members phkrause Posted yesterday at 12:53 AM Members Posted yesterday at 12:53 AM May Day demonstrations expected as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war May 1 is a public holiday in many countries, and demonstrations are expected in many of the world’s major cities. Activists will be demanding peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Read more. Why this matters: “Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East,” the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organizations in 41 European countries, said. “Today’s rallies show working people will not stand by and see their jobs and living standards destroyed.” In the United States, May Day is not a federal holiday but activists opposing Trump’s policies are planning marches and boycotts. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods WATCH: Clashes erupt with police as people in Manila march to the US Embassy on May Day WATCH: What to know as May Day turns 140 Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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