The May Day programme is accessible here:https://shorturl.at/afl3j
And the poster for the March and Rally is here: https://shorturl.at/tfid3
Then comrades come rally
As a Party we have always been in the forefront in our support for workers’ day, for which significance and action we say is not just for a day but for every day. Solidarity with the people in Middle East and all war torn countries- Welfare not Warfare-Build a World for the many not the few.
The May Day get together will take place as usual-in the 1CP premises after the march & rally
“Stand up and fight for victory will come the banners of unions assemble in the sun…And you’ll be there beside me on the march.The people united will never be defeated!El pueblo unido jamas vencido
Lead up to May Day
In addition to the March and Rally in Belfast this year for the third year running a fantastic programme of events has been organised-headed up by the Belfast and District Trades Union Council and the Communist Arts Programme-supported by unions, the Belfast City Council and other organisations. The programme which was launched on the 16th of April has been produced in booklet form (available from unions and the ICTU office) and the link above. Some of the events are on the pages 12 and 13 of Unity-more will be carried next week. This includes the first event which is this Saturday.
9.45am- —AGM—-International Brigade Commemoration Committee
The IBCC invite you to the Annual General Meeting 25.04.2026
Followed by the launch of the booklet Blueshirts and Blackshirts in Ireland North & South—Written by historian Dr Brian Hanley
10.45am: Followed by the placing of a plaque to the men from the Falls Area who went to fight fascism in Spain To be unveiled by relatives of the International Brigaders & Paul Doherty: Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast 11.50—12.45: Refreshment’s
For further information contact: 07751951785
BELFAST MAY DAY MARCH & RALLY:
Saturday 2nd May: 11:30amAssemble for May Day: Belfast 2026, Writers’ Square: 11:30: Live Music from David Browne Murray. 12:00: Speeches from Trade Unions 12:30: March through Belfast City Centre.
The rally will be followed by social and music events in city centre venues.
Annual May Day Lecture: Clare Daly THE THREAT OF GLOBAL IMPERIALISM AND BUILDING A PEOPLE’S RESPONSE
Thursday 30th April: 6.00pm: Venue: Irish Congress of Trade Unions Building, 45-47 Donegall Street, Belfast. “War is a game played by maniacs who kill each other. Locate the man who profits by war and strip him of his profits – war will end.” – Woody Guthrie Clare Daly, a known international politician and activist will deliver this year’s May Day lecture on perhaps the MOs pressing issue of our times. Clare will be joined by local Trade Union Educator, Brian McAnoy and BDTUC Vice President, Kerry Fleck
Commemorating Pearse McKenna:
The Belfast & District Trades Union Council have commissioned a publication: Until Labour Knows No Master. To be launched Thursday 7th May: Time: 7.00pm Venue: Irish Congress of Trade Unions rooms. 45-47 Donegall Street, Belfast. To commemorate the passing of a former President of the Belfast Trades Union, Pearse McKenna,
More events in next weeks Unity
ALSO
DUBLIN May 1st 2026:-See page 13–
Can you afford to live?
With a cost of living crisis, spiralling rents, and public services under pressure, it’s more important than ever that workers show their power.
This year’s Dublin May Day March, organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions and ICTU Youth Committee, will be held under the theme ‘Can You Afford to Live?’.
Assemble Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Place, Dublin FRIDAY May 1st 2026:16:30pm – March commencing at 7:00pm Rally to follow at Beresford Place, outside Liberty Hall.
Did you know May Day was first celebrated in Dublin in 1890 when a demonstration was organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions.