Labor Day protests begin in DC with national rallies planned
A gathering of thousands of people in Washington, D.C. protests union destruction and inequality ahead of Labor Day weekend.
The workers’ protests on Monday, September 1st occur across the country as workers gather days of “billionaire workers” action.
A previous report from USA Today shows that thousands of people are expected to take part in planned protests taking place around the country. Larger events are expected in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, but they are not currently flagship events.
The protest is designed to build on the momentum of President Donald Trump and other massive demonstrations against billionaires supporting him. Labor organizations and advocacy groups, AFL-CIO and Mayday is strong and leads the protest.
From Alaska to Hawaii, and from Florida to Maine, there is information on where protests are scheduled and how to find something nearby.
The White House did not respond to requests for comment on the protests. Instead, he issued a statement from Vice President JD Vance regarding the Democratic decision not to support the GOP tax and spending bill. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt provided a statement on Labor Day.
“We finally have a president who fights and delivers for American workers every day. President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy and national identity. That’s why he’s always defending the agenda that puts them first,” Levitt said.
But many Americans don’t see Trump’s actions the same way, said Saqib Bhatti, executive director of the Center for Action for Race and Economics, a group focusing on race and economic activity.
Protests in front of Trump Tower
Like the King’s Day protest, Trump is the central figure at the heart of the protest of “more than billionaires workers.” So it’s no surprise that two of the hundreds of demonstrations planned for Labor Day are located in or near Trump Towers in New York and Chicago.
In New York, restaurant workers, wage advocates and community members “expose Trump’s hypocrisy in attacking workers and call on New York lawmakers to respond to real solutions,” said Sal Jayaraman, president of one Fair Wage, in a press release sent an email to USA Today.
Both protests are entitled “Trump Tower Taco Rally” and will be held at:
- New York City “Trump Tower Tacollery”
- when– Local time, Monday, September 1st, 2pm to 4pm
- where– Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave., New York, New York 10022
- Chicago “Trump Tower Tacollery”
- when– Monday, September 1st, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
- where– Trump Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois, 60611
The protest takes place in the nation’s largest cities
According to the United States Federation of Labor and the Federation of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), protests will take place nationwide, including the following cities:
- Los Angeles
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, from 4:30pm to 7pm
- where– Elysian Park, 1071 Elysian Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Chicago– Two protests, Includes those near Trump TowerIt will be held in the city
- Haymarket Monument
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 11am to 2pm
- where-Haymarket Memorial, 151-169 N. Desplaines St., Chicago, 60661
- Haymarket Monument
- Houston
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 10am to 2pm
- where– Event address is private, but those interested in participating can sign up with AFL-CIO
- Phoenix
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 9am to 11am
- where– Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007
- San Diego
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 10am to 12pm
- where– Miramesable Bird and Westview Parkway Corner, 10782 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126
- Dallas
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 12pm to 2pm
- where– Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marila Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201
- Jacksonville, Florida
- when– Local time on Monday, September 1st, 10am to 12pm
- where– St. John’s Town Center, 4715 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246
How can I protest against over billionaires workers?
Protests are being held in all the US. Those interested in finding protests nearby can visit the AFL-Cio website to find protests and demonstrations nearby. The RSVP then sends you your last name and last name, email address and postal code.
Those who sign up will then receive an email containing information about the protest that they are interested in participating.
