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Over 3,000 May Day Actions Call for Nationwide Blackout

4/29/2026

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Organizers expect more than 3,000 May Day actions nationwide, more than double last year’s count.
Labor unions, community groups and the May Day Strong coalition of over 500 organizations are urging a May 1 stay-home day to pressure President Donald Trump’s administration and asking retailers to close.
The Chicago Teachers Union, SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana and the Chicago Federation of Labor announced an economic blackout for May 1.

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Story summary

Organizers expect more than 3,000 May Day actions nationwide, more than double last year’s count.
Labor unions, community groups and the May Day Strong coalition of over 500 organizations are urging a May 1 stay-home day to pressure President Donald Trump’s administration and asking retailers to close.
The Chicago Teachers Union, SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana and the Chicago Federation of Labor announced an economic blackout for May 1.