Same day different May

Published May 2, 2013
Demonstrators take part in a May Day march in New York, May 1, 2013. Union workers, immigrant rights activists and Occupy Wall Street supporters staged a rally and a march to celebrate May Day.
Demonstrators take part in a May Day march in New York, May 1, 2013. Union workers, immigrant rights activists and Occupy Wall Street supporters staged a rally and a march to celebrate May Day.
Handout photo released by the Venezuelan Presidency of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) dancing with First Lady Cicilia Flores (L) during the traditional May Day rally in Caracas on May 1, 2013.
Handout photo released by the Venezuelan Presidency of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) dancing with First Lady Cicilia Flores (L) during the traditional May Day rally in Caracas on May 1, 2013.
Immigrants and activists march during a rally in Chicago, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Thousands of marchers have made their way through downtown Chicago to a rally in support of easing the nation's immigration laws.
Immigrants and activists march during a rally in Chicago, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Thousands of marchers have made their way through downtown Chicago to a rally in support of easing the nation's immigration laws.
A student confronts the police during a May Day rally near Zocalo Square in Mexico City on May 1, 2013.
A student confronts the police during a May Day rally near Zocalo Square in Mexico City on May 1, 2013.
Marchers walk along during a rally in downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. In celebration of May Day thousands have gathered for an immigration reform rally in downtown.
Marchers walk along during a rally in downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. In celebration of May Day thousands have gathered for an immigration reform rally in downtown.
Demonstrators hold a banner against the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama during a May Day rally in San Jose on May 1, 2013. Obama will visit Costa Rica next May 2-4 .
Demonstrators hold a banner against the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama during a May Day rally in San Jose on May 1, 2013. Obama will visit Costa Rica next May 2-4 .
Riot police stand guard in Bolivar square after the annual May Day march ended in clashes in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Riot police stand guard in Bolivar square after the annual May Day march ended in clashes in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
Moroccans participate in a rally commemorating Labour Day in Rabat May 1, 2013. Countries across the world celebrate International Labour Day on Wednesday.
Moroccans participate in a rally commemorating Labour Day in Rabat May 1, 2013. Countries across the world celebrate International Labour Day on Wednesday.

In protests, parades, strikes and other demonstrations held in cities across the planet, activists lashed out at political and business leaders they allege have ignored workers' voices or enriched themselves at the expense of labourers during what has been a difficult few years for the global economy. In some places, the demonstrations turned violent, with activists clashing with police. - Photos and text by Agencies

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