Working people throughout California are planning actions to honor May Day: International Workers’ Day. Find resources and information on actions near you!
Download posters for May Day from the AFL-CIO:
International Worker’s Day 2018 Actions and Events
Click below on your city or region to scroll to that action
- San Diego
- Orange County
- Los Angeles
- Inland Empire
- Bakersfield
- Fresno
- Bay Area
- Santa Rosa
- Sacramento
- Eureka
SAN DIEGO
When: Tuesday, May 1st. 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Where: Chicano Park, National Ave & S Evans St, San Diego, CA 92101 United States
For more info: Labor Council website
ORANGE COUNTY
From Facebook: Orange County Labor Federation together with a broad coalition of community groups, unions and concerned citizens will gather for a march on Tuesday, May 1st in celebration of International Workers’ Day.
DETAILS
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018. 8am Mass, 9am March, 11am Rally
Locations: *Meet at St. Boniface Church – 120 N. Janss St. Anaheim, CA. Rally at Pearson Park – 400 N. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim.
For more info: Facebook event page here
LOS ANGELES
From the LA Fed: On May 1, join the Los Angeles May Day Coalition for theirw annual May Day March. This year, thousands of Angelenos will march together in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harvey Milk, Dolores Huerta, and Cesar Chavez to fight for the right of all workers and immigrant communities. Together, we will fight back against the attacks on our communities!
DETAILS:
When: Tuesday, May 1, from 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Gather at Pershing Square – 606 S. Olive St
Parking: Suggested parking at Union Station, ride the metro to Pershing Square
For more info: visit the Facebook event page and/or contact Rosemarie at rosemarie@thelafed.org.
Flyer available here
INLAND EMPIRE
From Facebook: On Tuesday, May 1, the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice will hold a march and rally in support of immigrant rights and justice for our communities in Fontana!!
DETAILS:
Where: Seville Park – Fontana, 16601 Seville Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
When: Tuesday May 1, from 2pm – 5pm
For more info: Facebook event page here
BAKERSFIELD
From Facebook: Join SEIU 521 members and allies as we honor workers across Kern County on International Workers’ Day.
Where: OC Sills 100 E. California, Bakersfield,CA
For more info: visit the Facebook event page here
FRESNO
From Facebook: Join SEIU Local 521 and various community partners, elected officials and faith leaders as we honor International Workers’ Day in Downtown Fresno.
DETAILS:
What: Press conference and rally
When: Tuesday May 1st. Press Conference: 12pm, Rally: 12:30pm
Where: Court House Park 1100 Van Ness Ave. Fresno, CA 93721
For more info: visit the Facebook event page here
BAY AREA
Oakland May Day! NO BAN. NO RAIDS. NO WALL
DETAILS:
What: March for Immigrant and Worker Rights
When: Tuesday, May 1st, at 3pm
Where: Meet at Oscar Grant Plaza
For more info visit their website here. Facebook event page also available here.
Flyer from the SF Labor Council available here (with info on the ILWU port shutdown)
SANTA ROSA
Workers Struggle has no borders!
Walk out for workers rights, fair contracts, immigration reform, living wage jobs, rent control, housing for homeless, end to gun violence, end to racism! Bring banners and signs with your demands
DETAILS:
When: Tuesday May 1st 2:00 pm – Gather for Music and Speakers. 3:30pm March to Downtown Santa Rosa
Where: Gather at Roseland Village, by the Dollar Tree Store 777 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa
For more information visit the Facebook event page
SACRAMENTO
Fighting Back for Labor, Workers, Jobs, Healthy California, Students, Union Strong !
DETAILS:
When: Tuesday, May 1 at 11 AM – 5 PM
Where: State Capitol, 10th Street and L St, Sacramento, California 95833
For more info: visit the Facebook event page here
EUREKA
DETAILS:
What: May Day Potluck! Join in celebration of working families standing together!
When: May 1st, 6 pm
Where: Labor Temple, 840 E St. Eureka, CA 95501
Download the flyer here
