May Day - a powerful reminder of the strength of international workers solidarity

Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion celebrating May Day 2025 and its roots in international solidarity and a recognition of shared interest in challenging injustice.

Abigail moved: 

(1) That this House notes that:

(a) Thursday 1 May 2025 was International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, which is a commemoration and celebration of the historic struggles and gains made by the working class and the organised labour movement across the globe,  

(b) of the approximately 12 million workers in Australia, nearly 2 million are members of a trade union in their main job, 

(c) throughout Australia’s history, unions have given working people a voice to organise, take action against injustice in their workplace and in broader society, and struggle to strengthen and protect workers rights and entitlements, 

(d) May Day also signifies the strength and power in the ongoing worker-led fight against the oppressive capitalist and colonial forces which thrive on working class exploitation, and is a powerful reminder of the strength and necessity of international workers solidarity,

(e) on Thursday 1 May 2025, thousands of workers and their unions marched through the streets of Sydney to NSW Parliament, rallying in solidarity with workers across the world for fair pay, secure jobs and a just future for all.

(2) That this House recognises the fundamental truth and power in the saying “touch one, touch all”, a sentiment that underscores the principle of solidarity as a recognition of shared interest in challenging injustice.

(3) That this House stands in solidarity with workers everywhere. 

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