Demonstrations and marches are a Labour Day tradition in France, where trade unions organize parades in major cities to defend workers' rights.
The day became a public holiday in 2007.
Labor Day in the United States is on the same day.
After the death of in 1975 and the move towards democracy, the first large rallies on 1 May began again in 1977.
A similar parade is held to celebrate in.
The day became particularly significant during the worker-oriented government of 1946—55.