May 1: MIRAC plans annual May Day march on Lake St. for immigrant and workers’ rights

May 1: MIRAC plans annual May Day march on Lake St. for immigrant and workers’ rights

Adapted from the Minneapolis Labor Review, April 20, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — May 1 is celebrated worldwide as “International Workers Day” with marches and rallies.

In Minneapolis, organizers plan a “March for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights”on East Lake Street.

Gather at 5:00 p.m. for a program at East Lake Street and Minnehaha, followed by a march at 5:30 p.m.

Participants are asked to wear a mask.

March organizers include the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee and Minnesota Workers United.

Labor groups endorsing included:
AFSCME Local 34
AFSCME Local 3800 
CTUL 
Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59
Minnesota Association of Public Employees (MAPE)
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa
SEIU Local 26

Visit facebook.com/miracmn/events for more information.