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
Canada
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Mexico
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United States
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.[citation needed]
- 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
Bangladesh
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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]
Taiwan
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Thailand
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See also
References
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ a b Lamb, Kate (1 May 2012). "Indonesian Laborers Demand Bigger Share of Profits". VOA. Jakarata. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
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