May Day: protesters rally across US over workers’ and immigrants’ rights

theguardian.comPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

Protesters across the US commemorated May Day with massive demonstrations opposing Donald Trump and his administration, focusing on workers' and immigrants' rights amid cuts to public services, privatization efforts, and attacks on unions. Hundreds of organizations and thousands of participants gathered in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, with many speakers sharing personal stories of resistance against Trump's policies, emphasizing solidarity and determination to fight back against his administration's injustices.