2012 May Day protests
The 2012 May Day protests were a series of international protests that took place worldwide on 1 May 2012 over the then ongoing global economic crisis.[1]
North America
United States
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Voice of America report on New York City May Day protests.
Protests were held from coast to coast in major cities including New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.[2][3] Protests were often organized by Occupy movement. Turnout was lower than that of other countries because the protests were held on a work day.
- New York City – There were rallies protesting Wall Street, banks, and major institutions.[3][4] A march to Bank of America was led by Occupy Wall Street.[1][3] There were also protests of New York University's expansion into Greenwich Village.[3] At least 50 people were arrested.[3] Occupy Wall Street had called for a general strike, which did not materialize.[5]
- San Francisco – Protestors disrupted ferry service.[1]
- Oakland, California – Protests were dispersed by police with the use of tear gas.[6]
- Seattle
Asia
Indonesia
Thousands of protestors marched through the capital demanding higher wages and better working conditions.[7] President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono responded by announcing a higher tax-free income ceiling and additional subsidized housing.[7]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "May Day Rallies Draw Protesters Around World". VOA. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ FARNHAM, ALAN (1 May 2012). "2012 'May Day' Protests From Coast to Coast". ABC News. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "May Day protest in NYC brings confrontations". WSJ. Associated Press. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ Sushman, Bernard (1 May 2012). "Marches, Sit-Ins Mark May Day in New York". VOA. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ Fedynsky, Peter (1 May 2012). "Occupy's May Day on the Streets". VOA. New York. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ "Stinging gas sends May Day protesters fleeing". CBS News. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- 1 2 Lamb, Kate (1 May 2012). "Indonesian Laborers Demand Bigger Share of Profits". VOA. Jakarata. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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