The single-day protest on 1 May is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school. Rallies, marches and teach-ins will also take place across the country.
“The labor movement in our country cannot advance while ignoring the assault on democracy,” said Neidi Dominguez, founding executive director of Organized Power in Numbers and executive team member of May Day Strong.
“And the pro-democracy movement can’t ask working people to defend abstract principles while they can’t afford housing, paying bills or accessing healthcare. We need a national movement that does both…”
Serious answers only please:
How do you approach your employer about this?
Hey I’m taking may 1st off for <insert excuse here>
Or you can just call in sick that day too. Don’t mention it being for a protest or strike
Let’s go, my wife and I are participating. Don’t expect crazy numbers but we gotta start somewhere
I pray this ignites the general strike we’ve been yearning for. I’ll walk around town and see if I spot any folks. I’m looking forward to this!
I’m so ready for this! See you in the street, dear reader!
Why do we only hear about these protests a week or two before the go date?
May 1 has been the planned next protest day since the March 28 No Kings protests.
Also may 1st is always a labor movement day every year for a very long time, if you are active in labor politics you practice may day every year with or without a protest to go to
Not to be confused with Labor Day?
I didn’t hear about that one until after it was over. Is there a US activism community on the Threadiverse?
