May 1st is International Workers' Day. TDU members and Teamsters across the country are taking action to demand an economy that puts workers first, not billionaires.

In New York City, Teamsters and community allies marched on Amazon offices to protest the harm Amazon causes workers and our communities and are joining a May Day rally called by the Central Labor Council. 

In Los Angeles, Teamsters are joining the May Day Rally at Macarthur Park to call for immigrant rights, labor protections, and worker dignity.

In Indianapolis, Teamsters Local 135 is joining with other unions in the Central Indiana Labor Federation including the Operating Engineers, Letter Carriers, Steel Workers, and more for a Solidarity Rally calling for a pro-worker agenda.

In Louisville, Teamsters Local 89 members are tabling at a downtown May Day rally to talk with Amazon workers and build community support for organizing Amazon.

In San Diego, Teamsters Local 481 has joined the San Diego & Imperial County Labor Council May Day Rally at Waterfront Park. A rank-and-file Local 481 member is a featured speaker.

In Des Moines, Teamsters Local 90 members are joining the “Workers Over Billionaires” Des Moines May Day Rally at Gray’s Lake.

On May 4, 1886 police in Chicago violently charged a peaceful demonstration in Haymarket Square by workers calling for the eight hour day. Ever since, workers around the world have celebrated May 1 as International Workers Day.

Today, inequality is at an all-time high. Too many Teamsters and other workers are forced to work excessive overtime or multiple jobs to make ends meet. 

The original May Day slogan still rings true today: eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will! The struggle continues.