International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement. This year's celebration is coming up on Wednesday and there are a number of actions and events coming up as part of it.
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March with CASA for Work Permits NOW
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Wednesday, May 1 — 11:30 AM
Union Station
We honor all immigrant essential workers and the dangerous work conditions they constantly endure to support their families. Hundreds of immigrant families will gather in DC to demand dignity and to call on the Biden Administration to take action for all essential workers NOW! Details »
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May Day: Wreath Laying Ceremony at the historic Mother Jones Historic Marker
Wednesday, May 1 — 12:00 PM
Adelphi Maryland
On May Day, join the Labor Heritage Foundation to lay a wreath at the Mother Jones Historic Marker at Powder Mill Road & Riggs Road (near the Hillandale Baptist Church at 2601 Powder Mill Road) in Adelphi, MD.
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May Day: Rally for a Fair Contract with UNITE HERE Local 25
Wednesday, May 1 — 4:30 PM
McPherson Square
Hotel contracts are set to expire for thousands of Local 25 members in the coming months, and on May Day members of UNITE HERE Local 25 are rallying for the wages, benefits and dignity they deserve. Join them on Wednesday, May 1 at 4:30 PM at McPherson Square. Details »
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May Day: Picket at National Harbor with IUOE Local 99
Wednesday, May 1 — 6:00-7:30 PM
National Harbor
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 99 workers at The Wyndham National Harbor deserve fair treatment and on May Day they're taking that message to the streets. Join IUOE Local 99 members for a picket at National Harbor from 6:00-7:30 PM. RSVP to Eamon Clifford.
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May Day: Concert with the DC Labor Chorus
Wednesday, May 1 — 7:00 PM
Washington Ethical Society
Celebrate May Day with the DC Labor Chorus. Tickets are $25 ($20 for Labor Heritage members). Get tickets »
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Labor leaders honor Key Bridge victims on Workers Memorial Day
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Sunday was Workers Memorial Day, an annual day of remembrance for laborers killed or hurt on the job, started in 1989 by the AFL-CIO. Thousands of workers nationwide are estimated by the organization of labor unions to be injured or killed on the job each day.
As part of the day's commemoration, AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler and Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO's Courtney Jenkins joined Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and leaders from advocacy organizations and the faith community to remember the six workers killed in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. Read more »
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Top: Thursday's Construction Workers' Memorial Mass at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring was truly moving and inspirational. Members of LiUNA! Laborers Local 11, IUPAT Local 51, IBEW Local 26, Steamfitters 602, and Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 honored those who have paved the way and reminding us of the importance of safety and solidarity in our industry.
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