May Day protests in Kansas City and across nation pick up the mantle of 'No Kings'
May Day protests are expected to draw crowds across the US, with organizers calling for a boycott of work, school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration's policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government. The National Education Association, a key organizer, says the message is that the country should focus on workers over billionaires.
May Day protests are expected across the US on Friday, with organizers calling for a boycott of work, school, and shopping to protest government policies and billionaire influence. The National Education Association, with 3 million members, is a key organizer. Over 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations will participate. In North Carolina, 20 public school districts will be closed due to planned staff absences, with educators rallying in Raleigh for more education funding. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has voted to call off school on May 1 due to expected staff absences. Educators are demanding more investment in public schools and an end to corporate tax cuts.
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