May Day rallies push for living wages and worker power across the U.S.
TL;DR
Thousands are expected to join more than 3,000 May Day events nationwide, including school walkouts, as organizers push for living wages, stronger labor rights, and economic justice amid rising costs and stagnant pay.
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