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The article details various protest locations across Los Angeles for the 'Workers over Billionaires' event, part of a nationwide movement advocating for fair labor laws and opposing billionaire-driven policies, with events scheduled throughout the day at multiple sites.
UAW president Shawn Fain outlined plans for a mass general strike in the US on May 1, 2028, aiming for widespread participation across industries. The union rescheduled contract expirations with major automakers to coincide with this date and has been urging other labor unions to do the same. Fain criticized Trump and refrained from endorsing Biden, stating that the union will hold formal discussions on an endorsement.
Dozens of people participated in May Day rallies across Southern California to fight for worker and immigrant rights. The "Solidarity in Power" march and rally in downtown Los Angeles was one of the first events for workers and immigrants in person since the pandemic. The rallies demanded better wages, affordable housing, the right to unionize, strike, and citizenship. More than 30 Inland Empire organizations got together to support the working-class and immigrants who they feel need more economic benefits and rights.
Cuba is facing its worst fuel shortages in years, with long lines at gas stations and empty roads. The communist government has blamed US sanctions and the failure of traditional oil suppliers, including Venezuela. The fuel crisis has exacerbated economic difficulties in the country, including a slump in tourism and soaring inflation. Late-night fistfights have broken out at gas stations, and the government has cancelled the traditional May Day parade due to the fuel shortages.
Thousands of protesters marched across Paris and other French cities on May Day, galvanised by previous protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans. Although the demonstration was smaller than many of those before it, protesters have kept up their morale and continued to take action over the course of several months. Protesters have pinned their hopes on a possible public referendum, an option that will be reviewed by the Constitutional Council on Wednesday.
More than 100 police officers have been injured in clashes with protesters across France, as hundreds of thousands took part in May Day demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms. While most of the protests were peaceful, radical groups threw petrol bombs and fireworks, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannon. The reforms, which raise the state pension age from 62 to 64, have been met with opposition from trade unions who want them withdrawn. The government has promised further talks, but it is not clear where a compromise could be found.
French police clashed with black-clad anarchists during May Day rallies against President Emmanuel Macron's increase in the retirement age. Nearly 200 people were arrested on a day some 782,000 people took to the streets, according to the interior ministry. The reform has crystallised discontent against a president perceived by many as aloof and indifferent to their daily hardships. Macron last month raised the retirement age by two years to 64 despite multi-sector strikes, in a move that drove his popularity down to near the record lows seen during the "Yellow Vest" crisis of 2018-2019.
May Day protests took place across Europe with labor unions and leftist groups organizing hundreds of rallies in Germany, while in France, hundreds of thousands of people protested against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, resulting in clashes with security forces. Italy's right-wing government approved measures aimed at boosting employment and pay rates, while Spain's unions organized more than 70 marches calling for salaries to keep pace with inflation.
A 20-year-old UC Davis student was found stabbed to death at a park in Davis, California. The Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Sacramento Kings in Game 7. Changes to Loan Level Price Adjustments for mortgage costs are causing controversy. Sacramento and West Sacramento are using 800 sheep to prevent grassfires caused by overgrown fields. Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with rallies calling for better labor conditions.
Workers across Asia and Europe took to the streets on May Day to demand economic justice and better working conditions. French unions protested against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age, while South Koreans demanded higher wages. In Spain, unions warned of "social conflict" if salaries did not rise in line with inflation, and in Germany, feminist and queer groups protested against violence targeting women and LGBTQ+ people. Protests also took place in Lebanon, Indonesia, Taiwan, and North Korea.
May Day protests across France turned violent as police fired teargas in Paris and other cities amid anger over President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform. The government used Article 49.3 to push the reform through parliament without a vote, sparking widespread anger. Macron insists the changes, including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, are needed to reform a moribund system, but some experts say the system is in relatively good shape. Protesters rallied across Europe and Asia as populations squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to the streets to mark May Day in a global outpouring of worker discontent.
Workers across Asia and Europe took to the streets on May Day to demand economic justice and better working conditions. French unions rallied against President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age, while South Koreans demanded higher wages. In Spain, more than 70 marches were held, with unions warning of "social conflict" if salaries did not rise in line with inflation. Protests also took place in Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Lebanon. In Germany, feminist and queer groups organized a "Take Back the Night" rally to protest violence against women and LGBTQ+ people.
The FBI is assisting in the search for a gunman who killed five people in Texas, including a child. President Biden called for the release of wrongfully detained Americans abroad at the White House Correspondents' dinner and met with donors to raise funds for his 2024 reelection campaign. Big banks are reportedly preparing to acquire First Republic Bank if regulators seize it. May Day is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day. The Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday.