Workers demand pay hikes at Asia's May Day marches
Workers demand pay hikes at Asia's May Day marches MANILA, Philippines-May Day moved beyond its roots as an international workers' holiday to a day of international protest Tuesday, with rallies throughout Asia demanding wage increases and marches planned across Europe over government-imposed austerity measures.
Europeans will take to the streets to protest against the measures that are being blamed for a big increase in the number of unemployed, particularly in Spain where one in four people... read more
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Workers rally for better conditions on May Day
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Workers rally for better conditions on May Day
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A look at May Day moods around the world
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