This May 1st, as workers across the globe marked International Workers’ Day, Montreal saw a powerful show of unity and resistance. The immigrant working class stood at the heart of the mobilization, raising their voices against poverty wages, unsafe conditions, and the relentless exploitation of labor—all sanctioned by capitalist interests and the governments that serve them.
The Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC-CTI) marched in strong numbers, joined by key allies including PINAY Quebec, the Amazon Workers’ Committee, the South Asian Committee, the Comité d’action de Parc-Extension (CAPE), the International Migrant Alliance (Eastern Canada Chapter), the IWC Women’s Committee, and the Migrant Clinic of Doctors of the World Canada.
Together, they issued a clear set of demands:
Justice. Decent work. Permanent immigration status for all. An end to the closed work permit system.
In the face of growing inequality and political indifference, this May Day was not just a celebration — it was a statement of collective strength, international solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to dismantling the structures that oppress workers everywhere.
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