US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’
Summary
Labor unions, community groups, and democratic organizations in the U.S. are planning a May Day economic blackout on May 1. They call for no work, no school, and no shopping to protest government policies and defend workers' rights and democracy.Key Facts
- The event marks International Workers Day and is inspired by a past economic blackout in Minnesota.
- Organizers expect over 3,000 May Day actions nationwide this year, more than double last year's 1,300.
- Protests respond to actions by the Trump administration, such as plans to send ICE agents to polling places and military moves regarding Venezuela and Iran.
- Cities like Chicago and Los Angeles are organizing large-scale economic blackouts with labor unions and community groups involved.
- The Chicago Teachers Union and other local groups support the blackout to address issues like education, democracy, and workers' rights.
- In Los Angeles, more than 100 organizations have endorsed the action, focusing on immigration rights, voting rights, abolishing ICE, anti-war efforts, and workers' rights.
- Organizers see the day as part of a growing movement for economic disruption and collective worker power.
- May Day historically combines labor and immigrant rights activism, with roots in past large protests and boycotts.
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