Elaine Kurtenbach, Author at Greenfield Recorder

Protesters from the communist party-affiliated PAME union wearing masks to protect against coronavirus, march during a May Day rally outside the Greek Parliament, in Athens, on Friday, May 1, 2020. Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Athens and the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to mark May Day, despite appeals from the government for May Day marches and commemorations to be postponed until next Saturday, when some lockdown measures will have been lifted. (AP Photo/Petros...

Virus worries haunt workers demanding rights on May Day

by Elena Becatoros Associated Press, Angela Charlton Associated Press, and Elaine Kurtenbach Associated PressMay 1, 2020

ATHENS, Greece — Millions of workers worldwide marked international labor day on Friday trapped between hunger and fear — struggling without jobs or worried they don’t have enough protections against the coronavirus as more countries and states reopen…