The Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU), one of the organizers for the city’s May Day events, lobbied for the CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Macquline King, to close down schools so that students could participate in the day of action. King, however, opted to keep schools open.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at an event before the scheduled afternoon rally, along with CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
“Today you’re making history or part of the next generation of voices of leaders who will continue on the legacy of protecting and building our democracy,” Johnson said.
Boston
Starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, workers from Boston’s Logan International Airport marched together, carrying signs with slogans such as “Boston workers deserve equity, respect, and opportunity” and “Clawing back our rights.” Demonstrators also protested Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
More events are planned throughout the day in and around Boston, including rallies in Bedford, Belmont, Cambridge, and Medford.
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