2012 May Day protests

December 2020 The 2012 May Day protests were a series of international protests that took place worldwide on 1 May 2012 over the then ongoing global economic crisis.May Day Rallies Draw Protesters Around World https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-participate-in-may-day-rallies-around-the-world---149629125/370030.html 3 May 2012 1 May 2012 VOA History The first May Day protests originated in several countries throughout Europe including Stockholm, Madrid, London, Brussels, and Geneva in 1890.Peterson Abby Wahlström Mattias Wennerhag Magnus Christancho Camilo Sabucedo Jose Manuel Sabucedo José-Manuel 2012-10-15 May Day Demonstrations in Five European Countries http://mobilizationjournal.org/doi/abs/10.17813/maiq.17.3.u11178371006u588 Mobilization: An International Quarterly 17 3 281–300 en 10.17813/maiq.17.3.u11178371006u588 subscription While the demand for an 8-hour workday was the primary concern that protesters were protesting for, other demands included improved working conditions, universal suffrage, peace among nations, and international solidarity. While it originally started as a labor movement in protest for improved wages and working conditions, protesters - who are primarily from working-class backgrounds - now demonstrate for celebratory purposes and tradition while many others do it to create change.https://www.cnbc.com/2012/05/01/The-May-Day-2012-Demonstrations.html The May Day 2012 Demonstrations Toscano Paul 2012-05-01 CNBC 2017-05-12 Over the decades, the May Day protests and demonstrations have expanded globally and internationally to other countries including Canada, Indonesia, and Taiwan.https://money.cnn.com/2012/05/01/news/economy/occupy-may-day/index.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20120502112130/http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/01/news/economy/occupy-may-day/index.htm dead 2 May 2012 Occupy May Day goes global Smith Aaron CNNMoney 2017-05-12 The protests are also a part of the Occupy Movement, a movement dedicated to protesting against capitalism and the corruption of corporations and to finding solidarity within labor unions and other activist groups. North America May 2012 Canada Protesters in Canada demonstrated to bring awareness about the impact that federal government budget cuts had on employment and job loss.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/may-day-draws-rallies-protests-across-canada-1.1221672 May Day draws rallies, protests across Canada CBC News 2017-05-04 en The protest in Montreal also turned violent as more than 100 people were arrested during the protest. United States thumb|Voice of America report on New York City May Day protests Seattle grand jury resisters Protests were held from coast to coast in major cities including New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.FARNHAM ALAN 2012 'May Day' Protests From Coast to Coast https://abcnews.go.com/Business/2012-mayday-protests-continue-country-arrests-rain/story?id=16246278 3 May 2012 ABC News 1 May 2012May Day protest in NYC brings confrontations http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765573041/May-Day-protest-in-NYC-brings-confrontations.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120506063537/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765573041/May-Day-protest-in-NYC-brings-confrontations.html dead 6 May 2012 3 May 2012 Deseret News Verena Dobnik 2 May 2012 Associated Press Protests were often organized by Occupy movement. Turnout was lower than that of other countries because the protests were held on a work day.May 2012 New York City – There were rallies protesting Wall Street, banks, and major institutions.Sushman Bernard Marches, Sit-Ins Mark May Day in New York https://www.voanews.com/a/new-yorkers-get-ready-to-embrace-labor-day-demonstrations-149659005/369882.html 3 May 2012 VOA 1 May 2012 A march to Bank of America was led by Occupy Wall Street. There were also protests of New York University's expansion into Greenwich Village. At least 50 people were arrested. Occupy Wall Street had called for a general strike, which did not materialize.Fedynsky Peter Occupy's May Day on the Streets https://www.voanews.com/a/occupys-may-day-on-the-streets-149757695/370122.html 3 May 2012 VOA 1 May 2012 New York San Francisco – Protesters disrupted ferry service. Oakland, California – Protests were dispersed by police with the use of tear gas.Stinging gas sends May Day protesters fleeing http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57426219/stinging-gas-sends-may-day-protesters-fleeing/ 3 May 2012 CBS News 2 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503011655/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57426219/stinging-gas-sends-may-day-protesters-fleeing/ 3 May 2012 Seattle - Protesters in Seattle, who primarily consisted of teens and young adults in their early 20s, demonstrated to call the end to capitalism.http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Hundreds-gather-to-protest-in-downtown-Seattle-3525107.php May Day protests turn violent in downtown Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer 2017-05-04 The protests in Seattle got violent as windows and glass panels were shattered and smoke bombs were set off. Asia May 2012 Indonesia Thousands of protesters marched through the capital demanding higher wages and better working conditions.Lamb Kate Indonesian Laborers Demand Bigger Share of Profits https://www.voanews.com/a/indonesian-laborers-demand-a-bigger-share-of-profits-149649295/369896.html 3 May 2012 VOA 1 May 2012 Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono responded by announcing a higher tax-free income ceiling and additional subsidized housing. Philippines Protesters gathered in Manila to demand higher wages and policies to prevent workers from termination.https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2012/05/may-day-around-the-world/100289/#img19 May Day Around the World Taylor Alan The Atlantic 2017-04-15 en-US Taiwan Protesters in Taiwan marched through the streets of downtown Taiwan to demand for a number of things including higher wages, lower school tuition, and better conditions for foreign workers.http://newsok.com/thousands-join-may-day-protest-in-manila/article/feed/377050?custom_click=rss Workers demand pay hikes at Asia's May Day marches 2012-05-01 NewsOK.com 2017-05-04 en-US Europe Sweden Two different demonstrations were organized in Gothenburg, one by the Swedish Social Democratic Party with the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (Landsorganisationen) which attracted 2,450 participants, and a second organized by the Left Party which attracted 3,400 participants.Peterson Abby "The Context of Contempoary May Day Celebrations in Six European Cities" in The Ritual of May Day in Western Europe: Past, Present and Future 2016 Routledge 2016 Milton Park, Abdingshire, UK 2016 175 EN See also 2009 May Day protests 2013 May Day protests 2015 May Day protests 2017 May Day protests 2025 May Day protests List of protests in the 21st century References Category:2012 protests Category:May Day protests Category:Articles containing video clips