About 100,000 people gather for union rallies in Spain
ANI
02 May 2021, 03:55 GMT+10
Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI/Sputnik): An estimated 100,000 people from Spanish labor unions took part in numerous rallies across the country on International Workers' Day, Sputnik correspondent reported from the demonstration in central Madrid.
The largest demonstration was organized by the country's two most prominent trade unions -- the Workers' Commissions (CCOO) and the General Union of Workers (UGT) -- in Madrid. The column marched from the historic Plaza de Cibeles to the Puerta del Sol square.
The trade unions' leadership demanded to boost vaccination, ensure its availability to everyone, as well as increase financial support to the elderly and those in need. They also called on the left-wing parties to vote in the regional elections on May 4.