Quebec Workers Rally for Rights

0:00It's May 1st. From your city to your ears, this is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Quebec's lighting up for International Workers' Day with events Friday and Saturday under the theme rights trampled, we must resist. Trade unions, community outfits, and student crews are all in the mix for rallies pushing back on worker issues. Regional actions kick off Friday, May 1st, across the province. The main event hits Saturday at 1 p.m. in Montreal, where folks gather at the foot of Mount Royal on Avenue to Park for the National Rally. Lou Vachon, president of the Central a day syndicates Democatiques, stresses fights still raging over workplace health and safety, wealth sharing, pay, equity, and a true living wage. He pushes back on claims that major union wins are all wrapped up. These gatherings echo the days routes in 1886 Chicago, when a workers march turned into a police clash, sparking global Mayday. Solidarity ever since, expect crowds channeling that history into today's demands.

1:05Quebec's workers staying vocal and united.