Labor Day rallies erupted across the United States with workers and union groups taking to the streets in one of the largest coordinated protests in years. From Chicago to Los Angeles, demonstrators denounced Trump administration policies, demanded stronger labor protections, and called for investments in healthcare, education, and housing. The confrontations grew more heated in Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson forcefully rejected threats of federal troop deployment.
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Chicago Mayor’s Defiant Stand
Speaking before thousands in Chicago’s West Loop, Mayor Brandon Johnson declared: “No federal troops in the city of Chicago.” The crowd roared as Johnson led chants of “No troops in Chicago” and “Invest in Chicago.” He pledged to defend democracy and protect the humanity of every resident. Demonstrators also gathered outside Trump Tower, waving anti-Trump signs and chanting “Lock him up,” capturing national attention.
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National ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Push
Monday’s demonstrations were part of the nationwide “Workers Over Billionaires” movement, organized by a coalition of unions and labor groups. Their central demand: prioritizing workers’ rights and social safety nets over corporate profits. “Together we will demand a country that puts workers over billionaires,” the May Day Strong coalition said in a statement. Protests spanned both major cities like New York and Los Angeles and smaller communities including Cleveland and Greensboro…