As a longstanding international holiday, May Day is a day to celebrate the collective power of all who labor – paid and unpaid, formal and informal, in care work and field work – all of the activities that sustain us and our community. It’s a day to recommit to forging solidarity across borders against exploitation and dispossession. Above all, May Day honours the power of ordinary people, working together, to shape the conditions of our lives.
Things are getting harder. People are struggling to get by, the rich are getting richer, the ecological crisis is intensifying, Palestine is enduring unspeakable horrors, authoritarianism is growing more ascendant globally, and ruling officials are offering us little more than flag-waving and immigrant-blaming. In these circumstances, it’s all the more crucial to remember that collective struggle from below is a source of joy and the way that we win.
So, this year, Punch Up Collective are resuscitating the tradition of the Ottawa May Day march and we invite you to join us!
March Details
- Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
- Start location: Confederation Park (Elgin St @ Laurier Ave)
- Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
If you have questions or require more information, please contact us at punchup@riseup.net.