Labor Day protests begin in DC with nationwide rallies planned
Thousands rally in Washington, D.C. to protest union-busting and inequality ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day protests on Monday, Sept. 1, will be happening across the country as workers rally for the ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Day of Action.
Thousands of people are expected to participate in planned protests taking place nationwide, according to USA TODAY’s previous reporting. Larger events are anticipated in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, although it isn’t currently a flagship event.
The protests are designed to build on the momentum of other large demonstrations against President Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him. Labor organizations and advocacy groups, including the AFL-CIO and May Day Strong, will lead the protests.
From Alaska to Hawaii, and from Florida to Maine, here are some locations where protests are scheduled to take place, along with information on how to find one near you.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment on the protests. Instead, it released a statement from Vice President JD Vance about the Democrats’ decision not to support the GOP tax and spending bill. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided a statement regarding Labor Day.
“We finally have a President who fights and delivers for the American worker every single day. President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy and our national identity, which is why he’s championed an agenda that puts them first always,” Leavitt said.
But, many Americans don’t see Trump’s actions the same way, said Saqib Bhatti, executive director of Action Center on Race and the Economy, a group focused on racial and economic activism.
Protests occurring in front of Trump Towers
Similar to the “No Kings Day” protests, Trump is the central figure at the center of the “Workers over Billionaires” protests. So, it’s no surprise that two of the hundreds of demonstrations planned for Labor Day will be located at or near the Trump Towers in New York and Chicago.
In New York, restaurant workers, wage advocates and members of the community “will expose Trump’s hypocrisy in attacking working people and call on NY legislators to respond with real solutions,” Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, stated in a press release emailed to USA TODAY.
Both protests have been titled the “Trump Tower TACO rally” and will be held in the following locations:
- New York City “Trump Tower TACO rally”
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time
- Where– Trump Tower, 725 5th Ave., New York, New York 10022
- Chicago “Trump Tower TACO rally”
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. local time
- Where– Trump Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Protests will take place in the country’s largest cities
Protests will take place across the country, including the following cities, according to the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO):
- Los Angeles
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time
- Where– Elysian Park, 1071 Elysian Park Drive, Los Angeles, California 90012
- Chicago– Two protests, including the one located near Trump Tower, will take place in the city
- Haymarket Memorial
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time
- Where– Haymarket Memorial, 151-169 N. Desplaines St., Chicago, 60661
- Haymarket Memorial
- Houston
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time
- Where– The event address is private, but those interested in attending can sign up via the AFL-CIO
- Phoenix
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. local time
- Where– Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007
- San Diego
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. local time
- Where– Corner of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Westview Parkway, 10782 Westview Parkway, San Diego, California 92126
- Dallas
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. local time
- Where– Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, Texas, 75201
- Jacksonville, Florida
- When– Monday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. local time
- Where– St. Johns Town Center, in front of 4715 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246
How can I participate in a Workers Over Billionaires protest?
A protest will take place in every U.S. state. Those interested in locating a protest near them can visit the AFL-CIO’s website to find a nearby protest or demonstration. Then, RSVP by submitting your first and last name, an email address, and your zip code.
Those who sign up will then receive an email with information about the protest they are interested in attending.
