Well, one of the most interesting May Day’s for years. As well as huge demonstrations in Turkey and protests in Germany (’against capitalism’!) the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in the USA staged a ONE DAY STRIKE against the war in Iraq.

One report claimed it was the first time ever that trade unionists in North America had been on strike against a war. This may or may not be true and more study might be required.

This was part of a whole series of protests in the USA. Really quite remarkable and very encouraging. Worth checking out the San Francisco Chronicle, the ILWU itself or any news search engine.