SACRAMENTO – Labor groups united at the California State Capitol Wednesday for May Day in an unpermitted protest.
The workers were making their point with paint, creating a mural across the ground of 10th Street between L and N streets in front of the Capitol building.
“We have a voice to speak up for all the people who cannot speak for themselves,” said one state worker at the rally. “All the workers in the United States. That is why we are here.”
Sacramento police said impromptu protests happen around the State Capitol often and this one is no different. The special events lieutenant was in contact with the event organizer to make sure everything ran smoothly.
Police placed barricades around the area the workers were painting in to protect them from traffic. Organized rallies and protests need a permit, but Sacramento police said this group was allowed to assemble because they were exercising their First Amendment rights.