| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 30, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 30, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-is-may-day-what-to-know-about-the-annual-observance/3930463/ |
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Friday will mark the first day of May, and workers around the world will be
observing the holiday known as “May Day.”
Those observances will also occur in Chicago, [ with some students taking field
trips to rallies ][1] honoring the sacrifices of workers who pushed for better
wages and shorter work...