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US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’
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US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’

The Guardian · Apr 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

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Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdown Labor unions, democratic organizations and community groups are organizing an economic blackout this year to commemorate May Day, International Workers Day, inspired by the economic blackout in Minnesota during the massive ICE operation in the state.May Day Strong events are being planned across the US, with organizers calling for “no school, no work, no shopping”, in protest of government policies they say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers. Continue reading...

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