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Galician May Day Rallies Spotlight Labor Rights and Anti-War Advocacy

Tens of thousands joined union-led demonstrations across Vigo, Vilagarcía, and Cangas, pushing for reduced workweeks, fair wages, and geopolitical critiques of militarization.

La CIG salió de la Praza Maior y recorrió el casco histórico.
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Cabeza de la manifestación que recorrió ayer las calles de Cangas para celebrar el 1 de Maio.

Overview

  • UGT and CC OO reported 15,000 participants in Vigo, advocating for a 37.5-hour workweek, wage hikes, and stronger European unity against militarism.
  • The CIG drew 20,000 attendees in Vigo, denouncing increased military spending as a tool of class exploitation and demanding dignified employment amid systemic crises.
  • In Vilagarcía, over 350 people joined two marches, with CIG highlighting low wages in care and cleaning sectors and UGT/CC OO emphasizing postal workers' stalled collective agreements.
  • A CIG rally in Cangas attracted 400 participants, focusing on workers’ rights, Galician sovereignty, and opposition to NATO and EU imperialism.
  • All demonstrations intertwined traditional labor demands with anti-war messaging, including calls for peace in Palestine and critiques of Spain's defense spending increases.