"Thousands of demonstrators blew horns and shook cowbells as they held signs that read, "Workers before billionaires" and, "Justice for workers," while calling for an end to corporate greed, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps."
"Friday's rally marked the 20th anniversary of the "Day Without Immigrants," which served as a general boycott in which more than 400,000 people participated to showcase their economic power in the U.S."
Thousands gathered in Los Angeles for International Workers' Day, expressing concerns over affordability, immigration policies, and the Iran war. The event, named "May Day Strong," began in MacArthur Park and concluded at City Hall. Demonstrators called for justice for workers and an end to corporate greed, chanting slogans like "No justice, no peace." This rally commemorated the 20th anniversary of the "Day Without Immigrants," highlighting the economic power of immigrant workers and their opposition to restrictive immigration legislation.
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