Nationwide May Day Protests Highlight Education Funding and Workers' Rights
May Day protests are set to occur across the United States, with organizers calling for a boycott of work, school, and shopping to protest the Trump administration's policies. The demonstrations, organized by over 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations, aim to address issues such as education funding and workers' rights. In North Carolina, significant school closures are expected as educators and school workers plan to rally in Raleigh for increased education funding. The National Education Association, a key organizer, emphasizes the need to prioritize workers over billionaires. The protests are part of a broader movement advocating for public investment and union rights.