A group of about 30-45 people marched down the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate International Worker's Rights Day, also known as MayDay.

The energy was unbelievable as people sang songs of solidarity and expressed support for unions and dissent of the occupation of Iraq.

The Clark County Green Party, Progressive Democrats of America, Coalition to Prevent the Erosion of Human Rights, and the Las Vegas Valley Solidarity branch all endorsed the MayDay action organized by Peace Now.

There was also a diverse presence of union membership at the action. Members of SEIU (Service Employees International Union), the Cullinary union, and IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) were all represented at the protest.

Gary Peck and Allen Lichtenstein, Nevada ACLU's general counsel were present at the action in an effort to protect our First Ammendment rights, constitutionally-protected rights. Peck helped negotiate with the police when organizers of the march protested the use of six horseback police. The police agreed to not have the horses present, but later broke their promise and rode the animals down the street.

Peace-keepers, legal observers, and video-camera activists were present throughout the march to help ensure a safe space for everyone to express themselves.

The police presence was once again overwhelming for such a relatively small group of protesters. The number of officers almost outnumbered the number of union and peace activists. There were no arrests.

MayDay 2005 marks the 119th-year anniversary of the date set forth by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) to establish the eight-hour working day. In addition, U.S. children are protected by child labor laws. Minimum wage, overtime and protection of workers from hazardous conditions are also a result of labor unions' hard work and determination.

The local group of Food Not Bombs youth also endorsed the event. They served food to the protesters at the beginning of the event.