International Workers' Day

Americans participated in May Day protests across the U.S. to commemorate International Workers' Day, marking the 1886 Haymarket Affair. Some cities hosted 'Workers Over Billionaires' rallies and marches.

Thousands of people in Los Angeles protested on May Day and International Workers' Day to address concerns over immigration sweeps, the high cost of living, and the Iran war.

Cuba held May Day celebrations to commemorate International Workers' Day, coinciding with the announcement of additional US sanctions against the island nation. The event highlighted both domestic solidarity and international tensions.

Chicago Public Schools face a truancy crisis as the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) prioritizes May Day protests over student education, with only 2 of 5 students reading at grade level. The CTU, accused of funneling millions into Democratic campaigns, collaborates with the National Education Association to promote 'social justice' curricula, while teachers advocate for politically motivated absences. The union has previously praised Venezuela's socialist regime under Maduro.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have declared May 1 a 'day of civil action' for students, allowing optional participation in civic events despite it being a full instructional day. CPS permits schools to organize civil engagement activities under existing policies, while CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson frame the initiative as a defense of public education and workers' rights. Critics, including the Washington Post, have raised concerns about the union's focus on social justice initiatives.