" It is thanks to the work, celebrated this day, that the Nation holds ", affirmed Friday May 1 Emmanuel Macron, by ensuring that the French will find " May 1 happy " in spite of the cancellation this year of the traditional demonstrations because of the coronavirus crisis.
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" This May 1, 2020 is unlike any other, " said the head of state in a video posted on social networks. " Today, no gathering in our cities to celebrate, as we have been doing for so many years, International Workers ' Day," he adds. He said "to have a thought today for the union organizations that cannot hold the traditional parades, to have a thought for the workers of our country ".
Traditional Labor Day demonstrations and rallies were canceled this week as part of containment measures to deal with the pandemic.
“ And yet, the spirit of May 1, this spirit of solidarity among workers, has perhaps never been so powerful, so alive. Because it is thanks to the work, celebrated on this day, that the Nation is holding, ”declares Emmanuel Macron.
In his video message, Emmanuel Macron underlines that it is thanks to " the work, the dedication of our caregivers, civil protection personnel, the police, the Armies, that we save so many lives every day ".
" It is thanks to the commitment and the work of our farmers, our civil servants, employees and the self-employed that life goes on despite everything and that others can also work remotely ", he adds, also welcoming the commitment of " volunteers " and " so many others ".
“ Deprived of the rituals of this day, today we experience all its value, all its meaning. With this strong desire: to find joyful May 1, bickering sometimes who make our Nation , as soon as possible, ”adds the president. " My dear compatriots, we will find them, these happy May 1st! "
