'Running out of time': Overworking among issues voiced at Hong Lim Park Labour Day rally, opposition politicians in attendance

Overworking and the impact of climate change on lower-income households were among the issues raised by speakers at a Labour Day rally held at Hong Lim Park on May 1, which was attended by a number of opposition politicians.

The event was jointly organised by activist groups Workers Make Possible and SG Climate Rally.

This year's rally, the first to be jointly organised by the two groups, centred on the theme, "Running out of time".

In a campaign paper, the organisers elaborated on the theme, noting that Singapore's workers have little time for rest, caregiving and leisure.

They also highlighted the high cost of living and rising global temperatures.

After a series of stage performances, several speakers took the microphone to speak on various issues, such as single parenthood and workers' rights.

A physical display advocating for the ban on using lorries to ferry workers was seen set up on a corner of the park's field.

Opposition politicians in attendance

A number of opposition politicians were present at the Hong Lim Park rally, including Workers' Party Members of Parliament Fadli Fawzi and Dennis Tan.

There was also Progress Singapore Party's Leong Mun Wai.

Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan, Paul Tambyah and Ariffin Sha were also seen at the event.

Tan Kin Lian, who ran in the 2011 and 2023 Presidential Elections, was also present.

There was also Jeremy Tan, who ran as an independent candidate for Mountbatten SMC in the 2025 General Elections.

Also at the event were Ravi Philemon from Red Dot United, and Samuel Lee, who ran under the People's Power Party banner in GE2025.