The tradition of May Day marches for workers' rights began in the United States in the 1880s. Over the decades, the protests also have become an opportunity to air general economic grievances or political demands. Here's a look at Wednesday's protests:
Higher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or foreign workers: These were among the concerns as hundreds of thousands of union members and labor activists rallied around the world to mark May Day.
Riot police clash with people protesting construction of a high-speed rail line between France and Italy. Two protesters, including the man pictured at right, and a police officer were injured. People celebrate Labor Day with flags, balloons, and dancing at Red Square during a rally in Moscow. In St. Petersburg, police arrested over 60 supporters of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Some of them carried signs saying"Putin is not immortal," in reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been at the helm since 2000.
French police clashed with stone-throwing protesters who set fires and smashed up vehicles as thousands of people gathered for May Day rallies under tight security. About 165 arrests were made.
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