"More than 3,000 May Day protests will take place across the United States, more than double last year's number. Workers, students, and families are calling for a strike: no school, no work, no shopping, and an end to billionaire rule."
"The Democratic party has treated the labor movement like a turnout machine instead of the pillar of democracy it is, funding a genocide in Gaza while ignoring a cost of living crisis."
"History tells us not to be surprised. One hundred and forty years ago, workers across this country walked off the job with a single demand: an eight-hour workday."
"A new oligarchy is waging this same class war. Elon Musk dismantled the federal agencies that protect workers. Jeff Bezos is looking to raise $100bn to accelerate automation in manufacturing."
Over 3,000 May Day protests are scheduled across the United States, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. Workers, students, and families are advocating for a strike, emphasizing no school, work, or shopping. The protests express frustration not only with Donald Trump but also with the Democratic party, which is perceived to have abandoned the working class. Historical parallels are drawn to past labor movements, highlighting ongoing struggles against a new oligarchy that undermines workers' rights and welfare.
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