Madison Police: 3,000 people estimated to have participated in May Day march
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Key Points:
- Approximately 3,000 people participated in Madison's May Day march, which included a Mariachi band and speeches focused on immigrant solidarity, workers' rights, and increased public school funding.
- The march began between 12:40-1 p.m. from three locations—East High School, West High School, and UW-Madison’s Library Mall—and proceeded to the Wisconsin State Capitol, causing minor traffic disruptions.
- Around 20 Madison Police Department officers, along with UW-Madison and Capitol Police, managed the event with a unified command post, noting that participants remained cooperative throughout.
- Several local school districts, including Madison Metropolitan and Sun Prairie Area, canceled classes due to anticipated low staff attendance and student absences related to the marches.
- Madison Teachers Inc. reported that 70% of its staff supported participation in "A Day Without Immigrants," influencing the decision to cancel classes for safety and supervision concerns.
