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May Day, US activists plan nationwide economic blackout

politicsApr 28, 2026481,241

Labor unions, immigrant rights groups, and community organizations are calling for a nationwide May Day economic blackout on May 1, urging 'No school, no work, no shopping' to protest immigration enforcement and economic policy. Organizers say more than 3,000 local events will take place across the United States, from workplace and school walkouts to city marches including planned teacher protests in Raleigh. Organizers framed the expansion as a response to the recent ICE raid in Minnesota and have promoted mass calls and pledge drives to coordinate actions. If widely observed, the day could disrupt schools, stores, and workplaces and demonstrate organized economic power ahead of the midterm elections.

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