May Day – the first day of the month — is also known as International Workers Day, which is often a worldwide day of rallies in support of workers’ rights.
It’s recognized as a time to march and rally in support of protecting workers’ rights, unions, federal employees, and public service jobs.
There were demonstrations in Manhattan as protesters gathered at Foley Square just steps away from City Hall. A large crowd of over a thousand people then began marching around the block…