In pictures: Workers rally across the world on May Day
Updated / Sunday, 1 May 2022 15:41
A woman in Toulouse in France taking part in the May Day Protest
Workers from across the world have been taking part in the traditional international May Day protests calling for better wage and labour conditions for all.
Gathering in cities and towns, workers of all ages came together holding placards and waving flags, calling for improvement to working conditions while flagging the cost of living crisis, the war in Ukraine and the post-pandemic economy as key issues for workers.
According to local police in Greece, some 10,000 protesters marched in the capital and gathered outside the parliament building for the international workers day, also known as Labour Day.
Ferries and public transport also came to a halt as part of strikes by some workers.
Supporters of the Russian Communist party marking the international day of the workers in MoscowActivists in Sri Lanka supporting the People's Liberation Front party take part in a May Day rally in ColomboMembers of Women's networks dressed as pregnant women and held signs of 'C183' in Bangkok in ThailandActivists in Pakistan shout slogans in support of the Labour Union
A demonstrator holds a placard reading 'Retirement before arthritis' during a rally in Nantes in FranceDemonstrators in Turkey show their support during May Day protestsInternational Workers' Day demonstration in Madrid, SpainMay Day International Workers Day Demonstration in Athens, GreeceProtesters taking part in a May Day march in London