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Thousands of educators and supporters marched in Raleigh for pay raises and more funding for public schools, organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators as part of the May Day Strong movement; the event prompted at least 22 districts to cancel classes, featured a Petey Pablo performance, and centered on pressing lawmakers to back Senate Bill 943, the Kids Over Corporations Act, to boost education funding in the state.
Labor unions and community groups are coordinating the May Day Strong effort for a nationwide economic blackout, urging “no school, no work, no shopping.” Organizers expect 3,000+ actions across the U.S.—more than double last year—with Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis among the cities planning city‑wide shut downs. The protests seek to bolster worker power, connect labor rights to immigration and voting rights, oppose Trump‑era policies, and push broader democracy‑related aims, including opposition to ICE actions and anti‑war stances.