Low turnout marks May Day rally in San Fernando

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May 2, 2026

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Low turnout marks May Day rally in San Fernando

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Sascha Wilson

May Day observance in San Fernando yesterday was marked by a low turnout, prompting renewed calls from labour leaders for unity within the trade union movement.

Several union leaders expressed disappointment at the absence of some affiliates, warning that declining participation risks weakening the collective voice of workers at a time when workers’ rights remain under pressure.

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