May Day: Workers around the globe celebrate International Workers' Day

LOUISIANA (KLFY) -- On May 1, workers around the globe unite to celebrate International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, an international holiday dedicated to raising awareness for working conditions and labor rights.

Every year on May 1 workers around the world unite to advocate for fair wages, better working conditions and labor rights. In many countries, labor unions and other worker organizations typically hold parades, rallies and other events to celebrate labor victories and call for further labor improvements.