May Day

Polish May Day march against Ukraine war
International News

Ukraine losses prompt threat of US troops

May 7, 2024 fwstaff
By David Sole The continuing losses by Ukraine to Russian Federation forces on the battlefield have prompted top US officials to threaten a serious escalation. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News on May […]
May Day Detroit 2024
Domestic News

Detroit May Day 2024 Focused on the Struggle for Palestinian Liberation

May 7, 2024 fwstaff
  By Fighting Words Staff Clark Park on the southwest side of Detroit was the scene of the annual May Day commemorations. There was a beginning rally, a march through the immediate neighborhood, and then […]
British Junior Doctors on strike
International News

2.4 Million Participate in May Day Demonstrations Across France

May 3, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe May 1 is International Workers Day and around the world people were in the streets demanding a living wage and improved conditions of employment. In France since January millions have taken part […]
Detroit May Day GEO delegation in Clark Park
Domestic News

Detroit May Day 2023 Rally & March Focused on Labor, Immigration and Antiracism

May 3, 2023 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Clark Park on the southwest side of Detroit was the scene of the annual International Workers’ Day commemoration. There was an opening rally with speakers from numerous organizations and unions operating […]
In plazas across the island, five million Cubans demonstrated their commitment to the Revolution and our struggle to build a socialist society based on social justice and international solidarity
Domestic News

May Day Rallies Held in Detroit and Worldwide

May 7, 2022 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Activists from various labor and mass struggles shared their perspectives on the campaigns for raising the minimum wage, environmental justice against climate change, youth workers organizing a union in the Starbucks […]
Detroit May Day 2021 MECAWI Banner in the lead
Domestic News

May Day Detroit 2021 in Detroit

May 24, 2021 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff May 1 is International Workers Day around the world. In Detroit activists gathered at Grand Circus Park to hear speakers and musicians. Struggles surrounding the need for a $15 per hour […]
Domestic News

Driving the Motor City

May 17, 2019 fwstaff
By Elena Herrada There is a movement building in Michigan to restore undocumented immigrants’ right to drive. Movimiento Cosecha, a national organization, held marches on May Day, including several across Michigan. Detroit’s turnout was great, […]