May Day protests to highlight struggles of workers across the US

Key Points:

• Terrence Wise and his family, who have experienced homelessness and hunger while working multiple low-wage jobs, are participating in the nationwide May Day protests on May 1 to highlight economic struggles and demand worker rights.
• May Day events, organized by hundreds of groups including labor unions and advocacy organizations, will include walkouts, rallies, and strikes across the U.S., focusing on issues like wage stagnation, income inequality, and rising living costs.
• Several school districts in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and North Carolina have closed due to teacher walkouts and high absenteeism, with thousands of educators and students joining protests under themes like "Kids over Corporations."
• Economic boycotts and strikes are key tactics this year, with unions like UNITE HERE Local 17 in Minneapolis staging strikes for better wages and benefits, reflecting a broader push for non-cooperation and economic shutdowns to pressure policymakers.
• Organizers emphasize the importance of sustained activism and economic protests to protect democracy and push for systemic change, especially with upcoming midterm elections and ongoing challenges posed by the Trump administration.