Following the success of the recent No Kings Day, opponents of the regime organized a coordinated series of actions (at least 3500 separate actions across the nation) on International Workers Day as part of a refusal to normalize the fascist state. Participants abstained from work, refrained from shopping, and (many with their teachers) left schooling to join gatherings. Major themes of the massive nationwide protest included “Tax the rich!” and ending funding for DHS and ICE.

Several of these actions led to peaceful confrontation with the regime’s forces or their supporters and enablers. Some participants were arrested as a result, including in Portland, Minneapolis, San Francisco, where the targets were DHS- and ICE-related.

Many of the actions were supported by local and national unions, which have historically used this day to air grievances. Organizers have said that this action is part of a lead-up to a proposed national general strike on May 1, 2028.

(Taken from an email sent to me by Never Again Action.)