New York City, NY – Thousands of union members rallied in New York City on May 1, 2026 to celebrate Workers’ Day on May 1. , The marching went from Washington Square Park to Foley Square.
The march participants stressed several issues including: direct attacks on unions and the inappropriate use of ICE agents. Labor organizations marching included: RWDSU32, UFCW, UFT, CSA, 32BJ, NYSNA, DC37 and many others.
Jacob Muldoon, a member of TDU and Teamsters Local 804 said, “I’m here with FRSO at the May Day Rally at Washington Square Park. I’m a proud union member with the Teamsters and we’re to celebrate International Workers’ Day and to say happy May Day! We need to fight for workers’ rights, fight for ICE out of our communities, and fight for a better world.”
Lee Dynes, a member of UFT said: “it’s amazing to see so many unionists and activists come out in solidarity with the working class and with oppressed peoples all over the world. International Workers Day is a wonderful opportunity for us unionized workers to build solidarity with the other peoples’ movements, and with each other.”
Chants included “They’ve got the money & we’ve got the might. Shut it down, revive the strike!” Continual calls to eliminate ICE. and “Money for jobs and education, not for wars and deportations!”
