Detroit organizers are calling on workers, students, and shoppers to hit pause tomorrow, with a May Day rally and march set for Friday afternoon at Roosevelt Park. Branded as a “Workers Over Billionaires” action, the event pairs a slate of speakers with a broader call for “no work, no school, no shopping” as part of a nationwide effort.
What’s planned in Detroit
The event flyer from May Day Detroit lays out a straightforward schedule: a 4 p.m. rally at Roosevelt Park (2231 Michigan Ave.), a speakers program kicking off around 4:30 p.m., and a march through the city later in the evening. Local coverage reports the march is expected to head to Detroit’s ICE field office, with organizers saying the walk will likely step off around 6 p.m. Outlier Media lists additional timing and route details for the night.
Who’s organizing
A wide mix of labor unions, immigrant rights organizations, and community groups are backing the Detroit action, with union leaders helping drive…..