NYU orgs join thousands for May Day protests
Thousands protested in New York City on International Workers' Day, with NYU organizations joining demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies and in support of labor rights. Protesters rallied against Trump's crackdown on immigration, Israel's military operations in Gaza, and federal attempts to shape university curricula.
Thousands protested in New York City on International Workers' Day. NYU organizations, including contract and adjunct faculty unions, joined demonstrations against the Trump administration's policies and in support of labor rights. Local demonstrations started in Union Square, where protesters rallied for labor rights in Palestine, Iran, and Cuba. NYU groups also rallied in support of New School faculty facing mass layoffs and program restructuring. Protesters marched to Washington Square Park, where they were addressed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who affirmed workers' demands and praised their contributions to New York City operations. Demonstrators chanted 'Tax the rich' and supported Mamdani's campaign promise to raise taxes on those earning $1 million or more a year.
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