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May Day March descends on Houston City Hall

HOUSTON – Thousands of people across the world are marking May Day, also known as International Workers' Day.

From Paris to the Philippines, people marched for workers' rights.

However, in Paris, the rallies turned violent. Several protesters and at least one police officer were hurt.

Some marchers threw Molotov cocktails at security forces, who fired back with tear gas.

Hundreds participated in a May Day march to Houston's City Hall on Monday.

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March organizers said the march was aimed at protesting an agenda against workers and immigrants.

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Organizers said the march was aimed at protesting an agenda against workers and immigrants.

The march began at 11:30 a.m. at Sesquicentennial Park on Smith Street and ended at City Hall about noon.

Organizers said hundreds of people, including union members, activists and students, participated.

Labor union members and community activists are fighting for immigrant and workers' rights.

They are also demanding that city leaders stand up for low-income communities.

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