The first May Day was established in response to a momentous workers’ struggle which took place in Chicago in 1886. The historical events that day lead to the creation of a unified day of action when workers join together against capitalist exploitation. What happened that May first, 1886?
Luigi Morris and Madeleine Freeman
May 1, 2019
May first is International Workers’ Day. The first May Day was established in response to a momentous workers’ struggle which took place in Chicago in 1886. The historical events that day lead to the creation of a unified day of action when workers join together against capitalist exploitation. What happened that May first, 1886?
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Luigi is a freelance photographer, socialist journalist and videographer. He is an activist for immigrants' rights.
Madeleine is a writer and video collaborator for Left Voice. She lives in New York.
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