North America: Activists to hold protests in several locations April 29-May 1 to commemorate May Day

Event

Labor activists plan to hold demonstrations in several locations throughout Canada and the US April 29-May 1 to commemorate May Day, and demand improved benefits for workers.

Rallies and marches have been confirmed in the following locations:

Canada

• Toronto, Ontario: 13:00 April 30 - March from Nathan Phillips Square to Queen's Park

US

• Boston, Massachusetts: 17:00 May 1 - Rally at Boston Common

• Chicago, Illinois: 13:00 April 29 - Rally at Union Park

• Los Angeles, California: 16:00 May 1 - March from Broadway Street and Olympic Boulevard to the Los Angeles City Hall

• New York, New York: 14:00 May 1 - Rally at Union Square

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 17:00 May 1 - March from 40th and Market Streets to 33rd and Spruce Streets

• Washington, DC: 16:00 May 1 - March from Meridian Hill Park (also known as Malcolm X Park) to the White House

Rallies are likely in other major metropolitan areas across Canada and the US. Most demonstrations are likely to gather hundreds of participants and cause localized transport and business disruptions. Heightened security near protest areas is likely.

Advice

Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near the impacted areas. Heed instructions from authorities.