May Day Rally

May Day rallies are annual events celebrating workers' rights and labor movements globally. The rallies have a long history dating back to the late 19th century, with the first recorded event taking place in New York City in 1886. These events aim to promote social justice, equality, and better working conditions for workers. Recently, May Day rallies have been marked by violent crackdowns on protests in countries such as Turkey, where police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Istanbul's Taksim Square. In contrast, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong used the event to reassure workers about the impact of AI on jobs, vowing to create new opportunities for workers to develop artificial intelligence capabilities. The significance of May Day rallies lies in their ability to bring attention to pressing labor issues and promote collective action among workers worldwide.