This is a photo story from some cities in the nationwide May Day 2026 protests of thousands, organized under the banner of Power to the Workers, Not the Billionaires. The photos show an ever-growing solidarity in the fight of workers in this country for human rights, democracy, a living wage, for no to war —and for a tax on billionaires and corporations. The representation from union members and young people, especially students, was evident. Many signs expressed people’s demands for higher wages, health care, education, food programs and other needs, for ICE out and defense of immigrants, and against the disrespect and abuse toward students, teachers, the unhoused, unions, and a growing rejection of illegal and immoral wars for billionaire profits. Criticism of Trump, his administration, and Congress for the constitutional violations and the untold billions of tax dollars spent benefitting billionaires was expressed. The lies that immigrants or homeless people are driving down the economy, creating our suffering, are being rejected. It is the billionaires, those who live in splendor, often tax free, and a government that serves them, not the people, are the cause. The message was that we cannot fight effectively alone. We must join all our forces together. — People’s Tribune
