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We stand together with workers in their struggles for peace and socialism, says ROGER SUTTON

THIS May Day takes place in a very different situation from last year.
We had prepared for our annual march and rally by aiming at raising two important issues for workers — fighting the anti-union laws and fighting against climate change through just transition.
Once the health emergency started, we immediately resolved that May Day would continue but in a different form — an online rally.
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