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May Day Revival: Labor Activism Rises in 2025

5/4/2025

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May Day, a global celebration with origins in the 1886 labor movement for an eight-hour workday, is witnessing a powerful revival in the U.S. The 2025 "Hands-Off" demonstrations highlight a renewed spirit of labor activism, with union leaders like UAW's Shawn Fain rallying for mass strikes to reclaim May Day as a symbol of resistance and solidarity.

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May Day, a global celebration with origins in the 1886 labor movement for an eight-hour workday, is witnessing a powerful revival in the U.S. The 2025 "Hands-Off" demonstrations highlight a renewed spirit of labor activism, with union leaders like UAW's Shawn Fain rallying for mass strikes to reclaim May Day as a symbol of resistance and solidarity.