BECTU's banner will be on parade on 1 May 2012 in London. Pic: Stefano Cagnoni
25 April 2012
Mayday, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated by the labour movements in more than 80 countries around the world, and many rallies are being planned in the UK, some on Tuesday 1 May, with others falling on the weekend either before or after.
BECTU's banner will be joining the major London Mayday march to Trafalgar Square, and members in the South East are invited to support that event, starting at 12.00 in Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0EG. (Nearest tube Farringdon).
Download the London Mayday flyer
Elsewhere, there will be regional and city-based rallies, most of which traditionally attract large turn-outs, even when 1 May falls on a weekday, as it does this year.
Events include:
|
Cardiff |
5th May |
12.00 |
Callaghan Square |
|
Derby |
28th April |
10.30 |
Market Place |
|
Dundee |
5th May |
12.00 |
Hilltown Park |
|
Edinburgh |
5th May |
11.00 |
Johnston Terrace |
|
Glasgow |
5th May |
11.00 |
George Square |
|
Ipswich |
1st May |
11.00 |
Giles Circus |
|
Irvine |
5th May |
10.30 |
Woodlands Centre |
|
London |
1st May |
12.00 |
Clerkenwell Green |
|
Manchester |
7th May |
11.00 |
Bexley Square, Salford |
|
Newcastle |
5th May |
11.00 |
Times Square |
|
Nottingham |
5th May |
10.00 |
Forest Recreation Ground |
|
Plymouth |
1st May |
19.00 |
Guildhall |
More information about local Mayday activities is available from Trades' Councils, or from TUC regional offices: http://www.tuc.org.uk/regions
Mayday is a great opportunity to meet other trades unionists, and to show that we care about workers' rights. Please check your local events and join in if possible.
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