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pat_k

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4. May Day protests for immigrant, worker rights draw thousands across WA

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 08:36 PM

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https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/may-day-protests-for-immigrant-worker-rights-draw-thousands-across-wa/

Thousands of May Day protesters across Washington state, including hundreds in Seattle, went on strike, rallied and marched Friday in support of worker rights and an end to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

The annual May 1 demonstrations were among thousands across the U.S. celebrating International Workers’ Day, marking the 1886 date an estimated 500,000 workers across North America went on strike to demand a legal eight-hour workday.

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I'm amazed this isn't top story on DU right now orangecrush Friday #1

Philly's march was scheduled for 4pm - 6pm EDT BumRushDaShow Friday #2

Thanks orangecrush Friday #5

I've never seen May Day marches this large! SunSeeker Friday #3

May Day protests for immigrant, worker rights draw thousands across WA pat_k Friday #4

Hrumph The Grand Illuminist Friday #6