May Day

Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

Turkish police and protestors scuffle during a May Day rally, marking international Workers' Day, in Besiktas, a district of Istanbul, on May 1.

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest dozens at May Day rallies

On May 1, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.

Govt can’t protect every job in AI shift, but will protect every worker: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the May Day Rally on May 1.

S’pore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong

Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally on May 1.

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally speech

WP proposes wage subsidies for hiring new grads in apprenticeships amid AI concerns

WP chief Pritam Singh called for better protection for all workers, given the anxieties over potential displacement in a volatile global economy.

Singapore must equip workers for AI-driven future: MOM, NTUC and SNEF

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlighted improvements in workers’ livelihoods, as real incomes for the median worker grew by 1.6 per cent per year over the past five years

Hokkien and Cantonese classes for domestic helpers to be held from July

The May Day Domestic Employees' Celebration by Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) and the NTUC on June 22, 2025.

Motorists advised to steer clear of lane closures near Downtown East on May 1

Road access will be granted only to authorised vehicles, and police and emergency vehicles.

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