May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'

On May 1st, also known as May Day or International Labor Day, tens of thousands of protesters across the U.S. plan to rally against the Trump administration. Activists focus on issues such as federal job cuts, immigration raids, and billionaire influence on government. The protest, organized by a coalition named May Day Strong, aims to denounce attacks on labor rights and immigrant safety, rejecting violent protest methods. Despite the U.S. not officially recognizing this labor holiday, the working class commemorates May Day, which has roots in historical labor strikes advocating for workers’ rights.

‘This is a war on working people,’ organizers said on the May Day Strong events web page. ‘They're defunding our schools, privatizing public services, attacking unions, and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence.’

Organizers have stated their opposition to violent forms of protest, emphasizing their commitment to peaceful demonstrations against perceived attacks on working class rights.

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