Glasgow May Day 2025
Sunday 4 May, 2025
Glasgow Trades Union Council presents: Glasgow May Day
An event celebrating the contributions of the workers of the world in story and song.
Through Our Labour This City Was Built!
March and Rally to mark 850 years of the workers who have build this city!
Assemble for march 10.30am Barrlowland Park, Gallowgate, Glasgow
March 11.00am
Rally 12.30pm Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue
Entertainment, music & speakers including:
Eddie Dempsey RMT General Secretary
Jeanine Hourani and Rami Khayal Palestinian Youth Movement
Professor John Foster- Historian
The Wakes
Also:
Kids’ face-painting at GUU
Licenced Bar at GUU
Access to GUU Cafe
Come along and mark International Workers Day. Spread the word. Family friendly and all welcome.
(A special shout out to illustrator Megan Park for designing the beautiful May Day Poster!! )
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