The theme of this years Edinburgh and Lothians May Day festival is Fighting Back Together. The May Day march starts from Johnston Terrace at Midday on Saturday May 6th. Check this website regularly for updates on the full programme of events.
Save the date!
The Edinburgh and Lothians May Day march will take place on Saturday 6th May – starting at Johnston Terrace by the castle and marching to The Pleasance where there will be a rally, music and stalls. The march is the highlight of a week of events that start on 30th April. Lots more details to follow but put the date in your diary and get organising to bring friends and workmates.
Calum Baird made the final contribution to the rally.
Thanks to the thirteen union branches who supported the 2022 May Day events with donations.
N.U.J. Edinburgh
UNISON Lothian Health
E.I.S. Midlothian
UNITE Edinburgh Retired Members
G.M.B. Scottish Committee
R.M.T. Glasgow Shipping
Edinburgh T.U.C.
UNITE Edinburgh Voluntary Sector
UNISON West Lothian
UNISON Midlothian
Musicians’ Union
UNITE Edinburgh Area Activists
UNITE Edinburgh and Borders
Coll spoke at the rally on behalf of Fridays For Future
Brian Reynolds from the RMT union speaking and the 2022 Edinburgh and Lothians May Day Rally
Penny Stone singing at the 2022 Edinburgh and Lothians May Day Rally
Iona Soper from CND was the second speaker at the rally held at the Pleasance on 7th May 2022
The first speaker at the 2022 rally, introduced by MC Susan Morrison, was care worker Carmen Simon representing Edinburgh Trades Union Council
Thanks to Haizhen Sellar for the video
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