SaralnamaHundreds of 'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day rallies took place across the US on 4 Sep 2023. Protesters demanded freedom, fairness, and security for workers. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected federal troops in the city. Rallies occurred in New York, Houston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and smaller cities. The May Day Strong group, AFL-CIO, and other labor organizations coordinated the events. In New York, people gathered near Trump Tower. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined an Albany demonstration. Thousands marched in Los Angeles. Bay Area residents formed a 17-mile human chain. Protesters called for workers' rights and the right to unionize. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 03:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Hundreds of 'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day rallies took place across the US on 4 Sep 2023
- Protesters demanded freedom, fairness, and security for workers
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejected federal troops in the city