Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ protest in economic blackout
Summary
Thousands of people across the United States plan to participate in protests on International Workers’ Day. The events include walkouts from school and work and aim to pressure for workers’ rights and other political demands.Key Facts
- The protests are part of over 3,500 “May Day Strong” events nationwide on May 1.
- Organizers urge people to avoid school, work, and shopping during the protests.
- The coalition includes labor unions, immigrant rights groups, and political organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Events feature marches, block parties, and walkouts lasting into the evening.
- Teachers’ unions and students are actively involved, with some school districts giving the day off to participate.
- The protests highlight issues like taxing the rich, stopping ICE (immigration enforcement), and opposing war.
- Similar economic blackouts occurred earlier this year, such as protests in Minnesota against federal immigration agents.
- Organizers see the day as a way to build momentum toward a possible future general strike, which has not legally occurred in the US since 1946.
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