2025 May Day protests

Demands by protesters in Tokyo "ranged from higher wages and gender equality to health care, disaster relief, a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine", according to ABC News.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/tokyo-los-angeles-workers-observe-day-marches-demonstrations-121346230 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=ABC News |language=en}}

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) hosted a rally called Central May Day in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park which they announced was attended by 14,000 people. Demands put forth by the organization included significant increases in wages to improve quality of life as cost of living increases, the elimination of all forms of harassment, pursuit of gender equality, and improvement to the Japanese economy through supporting farmers as well as small and medium businesses.{{Cite web |last=日本放送協会 |date=2025-05-01 |title=全労連のメーデー"物価上昇分上回る大幅な賃上げを"宣言採択 {{!}} NHK |trans-title=Zenroren demands wage growth to offset cost of living increases this May Day |url=https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250501/k10014794171000.html |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=NHKニュース |language=ja}}

The National Trade Union Council hosted another May Day rally called Hibiya May Day at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall attended by 3,000 people. One slogan posted at the concert hall was, "Make a society where we can survive on 8 hours of work a day." National Trade Union Council announced that while May Day rallies had been held at the concert hall for the past 36 years, 2025 would be the last held at that venue due to its scheduled closing for renovation, though they would carry on at a different venue.{{Cite web |title=日比谷野音で最後のメーデー集会 「場所が変わっても思い引き継ぐ」 |trans-title=Last May Day for Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall: "The place may be different, but we will carry on the spirit" |url=https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250501/k00/00m/040/208000c |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=毎日新聞 |language=ja}}

Additionally, 100 members from anti-war organizations gathered in an Anti-War May Day protest in front of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Chiyoda, Tokyo demanding the company not have a hand in war through the manufacture of weapons.

Hundreds of protesters were detained in Istanbul.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Turkish police scuffle with May Day protesters in Istanbul, detain hundreds |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-police-scuffle-with-may-day-protesters-istanbul-detain-hundreds-2025-05-01/ |website=Reuters}}{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8jdk9jlgpo |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=2025-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501203223/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8jdk9jlgpo |url-status=live }}

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Organizers planned over 1,000 protests across the United States on May Day, supported by the 50501 movement, unions, student groups and grassroots organizations.{{cn|date=June 2025}} Protesters opposed the Trump administration and its billionaire backers including Elon Musk, accusing the administration of rolling back labor rights and targeting immigrants. The May Day protests follow a series of related protests that occurred throughout early 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title='We won't back down': Resistance against Trump continues with hundreds of May Day protests |url=https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/may-day-mass-protests-trump-musk-workers-rcna204239 |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=MSNBC.com |language=en}} The Associated Press estimated that hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated during protests against the Trump administration on May Day.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda |url=https://apnews.com/article/may-day-workers-labor-unions-rallies-marches-trump-46de8196d7f01d7458c3d77ccd5e0e54 |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=2025-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501212023/https://apnews.com/article/may-day-workers-labor-unions-rallies-marches-trump-46de8196d7f01d7458c3d77ccd5e0e54 |url-status=live }}

There were protests in Alaska.{{Cite web |last=Nordyke |first=Olivia |date=2025-05-02 |title=May Day protests in Alaska seek to send message to Trump Administration |url=https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/05/02/may-day-protests-alaska-seek-send-message-trump-administration/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=AlaskasNewsSource.com |language=en}}

In Arizona, a protest is planned in Phoenix.{{Cite web |last=Fischer |first=Morgan |title=Phoenix's 'May Day' protest at the Capitol: What to know |url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-may-day-protest-at-arizona-capitol-what-to-know-21649656 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Phoenix New Times |language=en |archive-date=2025-04-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250430084545/https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-may-day-protest-at-arizona-capitol-what-to-know-21649656 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-05-01 |title=Phoenix May Day march: Workers, activists rally against Trump policies |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-may-day-march-workers-activists-rally-against-trump |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=FOX 10 Phoenix |language=en-US}}

In California, thousands of people are expected to attend a demonstration in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day 2025: Thousands expected to march through downtown LA for International Workers' Day |url=https://abc7.com/post/may-day-2025-thousands-expected-rally-march-los-angeles-streets-international-workers/16293410/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}} In the San Francisco Bay Area, protests are planned in Berkeley, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Francisco, and San Jose.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-30 |title=Dozens of anti-Trump protests slated for Bay Area's May Day |url=https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/04/30/anti-trump-protests-may-day-bay-area |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Axios |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-30 |title=Many demonstrators expected for May Day protest in San Jose |url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/may-day-protest-san-jose/3857583/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=NBC Bay Area |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=May Day protests of Trump, Musk to be held in California cities |url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2025/05/01/may-day-protests-of-trump-musk-held-in-california-cities/83386442007/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=The Desert Sun |language=en-US}} There were demonstrations in Palm Springs{{Cite web |last=Sosa |first=Anabel |date=2025-05-01 |title='Very concerned': From Palm Springs to SF, California rallies for May Day |url=https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/may-day-rallies-across-california-20305789.php |website=SFGate}} and San Diego.{{Cite web |last=Dawson |first=Danielle |last2=LaVigne |first2=Dominique |date=2025-05-01 |title=Hundreds in San Diego join 'May Day' protests against Trump administration |url=https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/hundreds-in-san-diego-join-may-day-protests-against-trump-administration/ |website=fox5sandiego.com}}

Idaho saw a protest in Boise.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Photos: May Day protest in Boise |url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article305508301.html |website=www.idahostatesman.com}}

In Illinois, thousands of protestors marched from Union Park to Grant Park through downtown. Protestors focused on the targeting of institutes of higher education, especially the University of Chicago, the targeting of immigrants, and targeting of labor unions. The protest ended at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park, where speakers including mayor Brandon Johnson spoke.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day rally draws thousands downtown in support of immigrants, workers: 'We need a united front' |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/05/01/chicago-may-day-rally-international-workers-day |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}} Mayor Johnson's short 3-minute speech briefly touched on many topics, especially workers' rights and the labor movement, encouraged Chicagoans to remain strong, and reminded Chicagoans of past challenges.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rosmoEA3MM4 |title=May Day rally Brandon Johnson |date=2025-05-02 |last=Eric Crump |access-date=2025-05-03 |via=YouTube}} There was a rally in Evanston, in the northern suburbs of Chicago.{{Cite web |last1=Rezaei |first1=Asal |last2=Machi |first2=Sara |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day protests in Chicago, Evanston against President Trump's policies, immigration actions - CBS Chicago |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/may-day-rallies-marches-trump-polices-chicago-evanston/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}

There was a protest outside the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.{{Cite web |last=McEldowney |first=Mykal |title=Indianapolis May Day protest held at Indiana Statehouse |url=https://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/news/local/marion-county/2025/05/01/indianapolis-may-day-protest-indiana-statehouse/83386999007/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}

In Louisiana, demonstrations are planned in Baton Rouge, Covington, and New Orleans.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-05-01 |title=New Orleans nurses to strike on May Day amid national protests |url=https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/05/01/may-day-protests-umc-nurses-strike-louisiana |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Axios |language=en}}

In Maryland, a protest is planned in Baltimore.{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Darreonna |date=2025-05-01 |title=Baltimore May Day protests: What to know before rallies converge downtown |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-may-day-protests-LUZV2VZMNZETBKU4XTECBZRJHY/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=The Baltimore Banner |language=en |archive-date=2025-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501153256/https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-may-day-protests-LUZV2VZMNZETBKU4XTECBZRJHY/ |url-status=live }}

Protests are also planned in Michigan,{{Cite web |last=Moran |first=Darcie |title=What to know about May Day protests in Michigan |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/05/01/protests-planned-for-may-day-in-michigan-what-to-know/83373423007/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}} including in Detroit.{{Cite web |title=Detroit joins nationwide May Day protests against Trump, Musk government overreach |url=https://www.freep.com/videos/news/local/2025/05/01/detroit-donald-trump-may-day-protests-roosevelt-park/83395719007/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}

Protests are planned in Nevada.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Martha |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day protests scheduled to take place across Las Vegas |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/may-day-protests-scheduled-to-take-place-across-las-vegas |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=KSNV |language=en}}

In New York, demonstrations are expected in New York City and several other cities.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day rallies, protests held in New York City to mark International Workers Day |url=https://abc7ny.com/post/rallies-protests-held-nyc-mark-may-day-international-workers/16294539/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=ABC7 New York |language=en |archive-date=2025-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501175249/https://abc7ny.com/post/rallies-protests-held-nyc-mark-may-day-international-workers/16294539/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Freile |first=Victoria E. |title=Why are people protesting Thursday? What to know about May Day Strong rallies in NY |url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/05/01/may-day-2025-protests-new-york-locations-times/83383615007/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Democrat and Chronicle |language=en-US}}

Demonstrations are planned in North Carolina.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Hundreds attend May Day rallies in central North Carolina |url=https://abc11.com/post/may-day-nc-2025-crowds-expected-rally-march-part-nationwide-protests-lawmakers-policies/16295135/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=ABC11 Raleigh-Durham |language=en}} There was a protest in Hendersonville.{{Cite news |last1=Mayorquín |first1=Orlando |last2=Chiarito |first2=Robert |last3=Kavi |first3=Aishvarya |date=2025-05-01 |title=Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/politics/may-day-trump-protests.html |access-date=2025-05-02 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=2025-05-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502010257/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/politics/may-day-trump-protests.html |url-status=live }}

In Oklahoma, there was a protest in Norman.

In Oregon, protests were planned in Portland and Salem.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-30 |title='May Day' demonstrations expected in Portland on International Workers' Day |url=https://katu.com/news/local/may-day-demonstrations-expected-in-portland-on-international-workers-day |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=KATU |language=en}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2025-04-30 |title=Portland police anticipate thousands at May Day protests Thursday |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/04/portland-police-anticipate-thousands-at-may-day-protests-thursday.html |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=May Day protests planned across Oregon, Southwest Washington as Trump ire continues |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/01/may-day-oregon-portland-washington-trump-demonstrations-la-grande-ellensburg/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=opb |language=en}} Hundreds gathered in downtown Portland.{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2025-05-01 |title=Hundreds gather peacefully for Portland May Day protests, march through downtown |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/05/hundreds-gather-peacefully-for-portland-may-day-protests.html |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=The Oregonian |language=en}}

In Pennsylvania, Bernie Sanders will speak at a protest in Philadelphia.{{Cite web |last=Brightman |first=Brendan |date=2025-05-01 |title=Traffic nightmare expected in Center City for May Day rally and march |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic/traffic-center-city-may-day-rally-march/4174075/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=NBC10 Philadelphia |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=D'Onofrio |first=Mike |date=2025-05-01 |title=Bernie Sanders leads Philadelphia's May Day rally on Thursday |url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/05/01/bernie-sanders-may-day-rally-philadelphia |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Axios |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Road closures in Center City Philadelphia due to May Day rally |url=https://6abc.com/post/bernie-sanders-may-day-rally-center-city-philadelphia-road-closures-due-demonstration/16296325/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=6abc Philadelphia |language=en}}

In Texas, protests happened in Dallas{{Cite web |date=2025-05-02 |title=Hundreds gather across D-FW for May Day protests |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/05/01/dfw-may-day-protests-donald-trump-international-workers-day/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Dallas News |language=en |archive-date=2025-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501220934/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/05/01/dfw-may-day-protests-donald-trump-international-workers-day/ |url-status=live }}

A dozen protests are planned in Vermont.{{Cite web |last=Hancox |first=Charlotte |date=2025-05-01 |title=May Day rallies sweep through Vermont; workers demand fair treatment |url=https://www.mynbc5.com/article/may-day-workers-rights/64642500 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=WPTZ |language=en}}

In Washington, protests are planned in Ellensburg,{{Cite web |title=Demonstrators gather in Oregon, Washington for May Day protests |url=https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/01/demonstrators-gather-in-oregon-washington-for-may-day-protests/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=opb |language=en}} Seattle,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-05-01 |title=LIVE UPDATES: May Day protests expected in Seattle over immigration, workers' rights |url=https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/may-day-seattle-protests |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=FOX 13 Seattle |language=en-US}} and Vancouver.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-30 |title=Multiple May Day rallies planned in Portland, Vancouver, Salem |url=https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/protests/may-day-rallies-portland-area/283-023e8ee4-5961-46ce-8551-42e3521caff7 |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=kgw.com |language=en-US}}{{Update inline|date=May 2025|reason=Written in future tense}}

There was also a demonstration in Washington, D.C.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-01 |title=Crowds march to White House, demand change during DC's May Day demonstration |url=https://wtop.com/dc/2025/05/crowds-march-to-the-white-house-and-demand-change-in-dcs-may-day-demonstration/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=WTOP News |language=en}}

Wisconsin saw a protest in Sauk City.

• 2009 May Day protests
• 2012 May Day protests
• 2014 May Day protests
• 2015 May Day protests
• 2017 May Day protests

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• [https://apnews.com/article/may-day-workers-labor-unions-rallies-marches-photos-f61fa095dac0382fed0dc0dae5566d17 AP PHOTOS: Across the globe, workers observe May Day]
• [https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2025/05/01/may-day-protests-against-trump-administration-us-photos/83386856007/ See May Day protesters rally against Trump administration across the US], USA Today

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