Walkouts, marches and other gatherings held for ‘May Day Strong’ demonstrations across the country
Thousands have joined an economic blackout for International Workers’ Day, as part of 3,500 “May Day Strong” events across the country today. Organizers have called for “no school, no work, no shopping” with walkouts, marches, block parties and demonstrations held outside of institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange .
This afternoon in Manhattan, protesters from the youth-led Sunrise Movement chained themselves to the front of the stock exchange while more sat blocking the exits to the property. They were joined by about 100 protesters before being arrested and removed about an hour later. A small crowd remained, playing music and chanting: “Tax the rich!”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/01/may-day-strong-economic-protests
Author : Lex McMenamin
Publish date : 2026-05-01 19:20:00
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