By Fr Richard Mallory

Friday, May 1, is May Day—also known as International Workers’ Day—a global holiday honoring workers and promoting labor rights.

I invite all to a demonstration of unity from 10:00am-1:00pm on Friday, May 1, at Jacome Plaza (101 N. Stone Avenue) in front of the main library.

About this event
A national coalition of some 200 organizations nationwide is focusing on “economic justice, labor rights and immigrant rights” and is “urging a day of no work, no school, and no shopping to challenge corporate power.”

Because when the billionaires break every rule, it’s going to take more than a rally to stop them.

Demands for Friday, May 1:

Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first
ICE out
No private army serving unchecked federal power
Expand democracy, not corporate power
Defend free and fair elections.

Together, those in attendance will be flexing their collective muscle in a tremendous day of power—showing their unity through a day of “no work, no school, no shopping.”

Please note: A core principle behind all these events is a commitment to nonviolent action. Participants are expected to work to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.