Thousands March Under May Day 'Workers over Billionaires' Theme

Thousands march under May Day 'workers over billionaires' theme

More than 3,000 events were planned across the country, with teachers and labor unions leading marches nationwide.

May Day Strong: U.S. And Global Rallies Call For 'Workers Over Billionaires'

Demonstrators around the world are taking to the streets on Friday to mark May Day, voicing concerns over rising living costs, wages, and working conditions as economic pressures mount amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Observed annually on May 1, International Workers’ Day is recognized in many countries as a time for labor unions and activists to rally around economic and social issues. This year’s events spanned major cities across…

Labor Leaders and Organizers Announce Mass May Day Actions Demanding Workers Over Billionaires

At a Tuesday press conference and mass call, labor leaders, educators, healthcare workers, and community organizers announced coordinated May Day actions on May 1, signaling a growing, multi-sector movement demanding an economy that works for people, not billionaires. Speakers outlined plans for widespread mobilizations, including educator walkouts in North Carolina, ongoing nurse strikes in Louisiana, [...]

Welcome To May Day, Did You Remember To Blackout Strike?

Today is May Day and, as you may know, there are going to be hundreds and hundreds of protests across these United States in support of labor unions, workers rights, immigrant rights and so forth. You may even be going to one yourself, in your very own city! Or maybe you want to, but don’t know where to go, in which case you can click right here and find out.May Day is celebrated in 95 countries around the world (but not the United States) as In…

Thousands nationwide -- and in Philly -- to rally for workers rights on May Day

All across the county on Friday, working people, union members and social justice groups will hold rallies in support of rights for the working class and immigrants. And, Philly is no different. The rallies will all be part of ongoing May Day — or International Workers Day — celebrations intended to highlight support for workers’ rights, calls to lift up the country’s working class and protect those who have immigrated to this country. In Philad…

US Working Class Mobilizes Ahead of Nationwide 'May Day Strong' Rallies

“Amid attacks on our health and safety, our civil rights, and our very freedom to organize, we are standing up for a worker-centered vision of America," said one union leader.