Callum Sutherland at Time Magazine reports protests took place across the United States on Labor Day, with activists, concerned voters and Democratic leaders rallying against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump and his Administration. Some, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, used the opportunity to take a stand against Trump’s Federal takeover of Washington, D.C. - and the possible takeover of other U.S. Cities. Others demonstrated on behalf of Workers’ Rights. An estimated 865 Workers Over Billionaires events took place, covering ground from D.C. to the overseas Pacific Territory of Guam. The organizers, May Day Strong, referred to participants as “Working People rising up to stop the billionaire takeover - not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement.” Grassroots Movement 50501 - which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day, was a key partner of the Workers Over Billionaires demonstrations. The group previously stated its intention to rally against what it claims are the “Anti-Democratic and illegal actions [from] the Trump Administration and its plutocratic allies.” Trump has been known to take a strong stance against people protesting him and his Administration. When the President held a national military parade in D.C. on June 14th, people gathered for counter-action, attending No Kings protests to “reject authoritarianism.” Ahead of those demonstrations in D.C., Trump warned “people that want to protest will be met with big force,” saying participants are “people that hate our country.” But the warning has not stopped people from exercising their right to protest.

To Read What Happened In A Number Of U.S. Cities, Continue Reading This Labor News Story At: Anti-Trump Protests Take Over the U.S. on Labor Day

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