Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'
Nationwide May Day protests are planned across the U.S. on May 1, 2025, with organizers urging a boycott of work, school, and shopping to oppose the Trump administration's policies and what they describe as billionaire influence in government. The demonstrations, organized under the 'May Day Strong' and 'No Kings' banners, are supported by over 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations, including the National Education Association. In North Carolina, widespread school closures are expected as educators rally in Raleigh to demand increased public education funding and oppose corporate tax cuts.
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National Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings' May 1, 20265:00 AM ET By Scott Neuman Demonstrators march to the White House during a May Day protest in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP May Day demonstrations are expected to draw crowds across the country on Friday, with organizers calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest the Trump administration's policies — and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government. The "May Day Strong" protest events in various cities, ranging geographically from Boston to San Francisco, are meant to mark International Labor Day.
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