Economic Blackout

全國各地計畫舉行罷工、遊行及其他集會，響應「May Day Strong」示威活動。 數千人準備參加週五 International Workers’ Day 的經濟封鎖，這是全國 3,500 場「May Day Strong」活動的一部分。主辦單位呼籲「不上學、不工作、不購物」，並計畫在傍晚舉行罷工、遊行、街頭派對及其他集會。May Day 長期以來一直是勞工運動的年度抗議日，而今年許多活躍的運動正在匯集，爭取建立一個「將勞工置於億萬富翁之上」的國家。要求廢除 ICE、停止戰爭並向富人徵稅，「May Day Strong」聯盟成員包括工會、移民權利團體、像是 Democratic Socialists of America 這樣的政治組織，以及 No Kings 抗議活動的幕後組織者。週五的經濟中斷行動是延續一月份 Minnesota 的一項類似協調活動，當時數萬名 Twin Cities 居民停課、停工並湧向街頭，抗議聯邦移民官員突襲該市。Continue reading...

Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdownLabor unions, democratic organizations and community groups are organizing an economic blackout this year to commemorate May Day, International Workers Day, inspired by the economic blackout in Minnesota during the massive ICE operation in the state.May Day Strong events are being planned across the US, with organizers calling for “no school, no work, no shopping”, in protest of government policies they say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers. Continue reading...