Every year on May 1, a bank holiday, Berlin has its annual May Day celebrations. For over two decades, the ritual has seen the city erupt in leftist protests and demonstrations, street parties, and open-air raves. Culture Trip described May Day as “possibly the most ‘Berlin’ day.” They said, “May Day is the bizarre, politically charged celebration that starts summer with a literal bang.” We discussed the history of May Day and the ways the conditions of labor have changed in Berlin and elsewhere over the past few years.
May Day and the State of Labor Today
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As We See It is a show hosted on Refuge Worldwide, a community radio station based in Berlin. Edna Bonhomme and Abby Young-Powell dive into different aspects of the city’s culture, history, and community by going beyond the headlines to discuss the issues shaping the city today. Edna Bonhomme is a historian of science, culture writer, and editor. Abby is a freelance journalist and house dancer.
As We See It is a show hosted on Refuge Worldwide, a community radio station based in Berlin. Edna Bonhomme and Abby Young-Powell dive into different aspects of the city’s culture, history, and community by going beyond the headlines to discuss the issues shaping the city today. Edna Bonhomme is a historian of science, culture writer, and editor. Abby is a freelance journalist and house dancer.Listen on
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May Day and the State of Labor Today