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PHOTO FLASHBACK: Labour Day Protests in Jamaica

Published:Friday | May 20, 2022 | 9:34 AM
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"AWAY WITH THE COUSINS" proclaims one of the banners carried by members of Mr Millard Johnson's People's Political Party during their Labour Day march in Kingston on May 23, 1961.
Sir Alexander Bustamante, premier, leader of the JLP and the BITU, seated in open car near forefront shielded by an umbrella with right hand outstretched, leading the joint JLP-BITU Labour Day March 23, 1962. Seated beside Sir Alexander is his private secretary, Miss Gladys Lonbridge
The People's National Party and National Workers' Union marchers are seen beginning their Labour Day March through Kingston. Here they are seen passing along East Queen Street. At centre Mr Norman Manley, leader of the party, is seen standing in an open car with arms folded.
National Workers Union Labour Day meeting in front of the Coronation Market on May 23, 1964.
D.C. Tavares, Minister of Housing and member of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) executive, salutes the crowd of supporters with the party sign during JLP - BITU Labour Day march in May 1964. This picture was taken on the Spanish Town Road.
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Have a look at Labour Day happenings over the years as political leaders and trade unionists participated in marches and meetings.