May Day

From New York to Los Angeles, Washington to Phoenix, the demonstrations drew a diverse crowd — including lawyers, teachers, politicians, and labor unions — in what organizers hoped would become one of the largest May Day protests in U.S. history

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted 15 government policies “for labor” in a TikTok post on the occasion of Labor Day. Among other things, the Greek PM referred to a 35% increase in the minimum wage, a drop in unemployment to its lowest point in the past 17 years, and the creation of 500,000 new […]

Demonstrations are set to take place in over 70 cities, with central rallies planned for 10:30 a.m. at Syntagma Square in Athens and at the same time in Thessaloniki’s Venizelos Statue Square.

The first Grecian May Day was celebrated in Athens in 1890. Since then, it has become a significant day for activists to advocate for social justice

Athenians and visitors alike are invited to gather for two vibrant events that capture the season's energy and the cultural soul of the Mediterranean on May 1

Running through June 1, the festival’s first day promises a lively blend of play, art, and environmental education.

Demonstrations are set to take place in over 70 cities, with central rallies planned for 10:30 a.m. at Syntagma Square in Athens and at the same time in Thessaloniki’s Venizelos Statue Square.

Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.

The actual May Day strike holiday was switched by the Greek government to next Tuesday, two days after Orthodox Easter Sunday

Travelers and commuters will be affected by a 24-hour general strike for May Day on Wed. with demonstrations planned in central Athens and Thessaloniki in the morning.