Internationally, May Day is celebrated as the working people's holiday. It is a tradition that began late last century in the struggle for the eight hour day in the USA and Australia. As a tradition, the day is a mark of solidarity with working people across the world in their struggle for decent wages and conditions. May Day is a tradition that Green Left Weekly also celebrates.
In cities around the country, the Green Left will be holding dinners, concerts and forums to celebrate May Day. The proceeds of these fundraisers will go to the Green Left Weekly fund appeal to help publish the paper throughout the year.
In Canberra, the dinner on Saturday, May 6, will feature Terasita Carpio of the United Workers of the Philippines, speaking on the meaning of May Day to Philippine workers. In Adelaide on Friday, May 5, the dinner will feature speakers from the trade union movement and solidarity organisations.
In Hobart, there will be a toast to May Day on Saturday, May 6, at 5pm. Dinner will be available, along with drinks. Newcastle will be holding a toast on the same night, while in Sydney May Day will be celebrated with a presentation on internationalism and the workers' movement, to include speakers, music, food and drinks.
Celebrate May Day with Green Left Weekly around the country. Carry on the fine tradition, and help Green Left Weekly keep afloat. Details for all functions are in the Meetings, Parties , Anything section on pages 29-31. Green Left Weekly — it's your newspaper. n