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On May Day, Bay Area Working People Demand a Country That ‘Has Our Backs’
At 1,000+ Rallies, Marches, and Events in Every State, Communities Are Uniting to Put Families Over Billionaires’ Fortunes
SAN FRANCISCO – On May 1, International Workers’ Day, working people, students, youth and community leaders, lawyers, and neighbors across San Francisco, Oakland, and other Bay Area cities are hitting the streets in solidarity with working families and immigrant communities across the U.S.
In San Francisco, the May Day rally starts at 4pm at Civic Center Plaza followed by a march up Market Street. At noon, the Bar Association of San Francisco and other legal organizations are also rallying at the Phillip Burton Federal Building as part of a national Law Day of Action to voice our collective commitment to the rule of law and the rights of all lawyers to represent their clients. People from across the region are calling on state and local elected officials and members of Congress to take bold, courageous action for a future where all families, including immigrants and aspiring citizens, can thrive.
“Every week, I meet immigrant parents who show up to their jobs at hotels and restaurants and on our streets as rideshare drivers - work that makes our city vibrant and welcoming. Today working people across the country are coming together because we believe in a future where we can care for our loved ones, keep a roof over our heads, and create opportunities for the generations to come,” said Mei Mei Chan, a workers’ rights community advocate at the Asian Law Caucus. “In DC, politicians are playing games with everyday people’s lives, trying to seize control over our communities and local decision-making to enrich themselves and other billionaires. It’s time for the people to come together, commemorate the struggles of the past, and build power for the future.”
“Workers know that for our city and our country to thrive, we must fight to ensure everyone is included. Once my co-workers and I talked about our hours and wages, we united to make sure we’re paid what we’re owed,” said Sabir Mohammed, a former restaurant worker who is raising his family in Oakland. “Working people and immigrant communities drive our city forward, mobilizing and winning the schools, healthcare, and jobs we all need to live safely and care for one another. May Day is a powerful reminder that when we come together, we can transform our workplaces and communities to be models of fairness and respect.”
The Asian Law Caucus and our partners have developed guides and factsheets in many languages to help workers, tenants, and families know and exercise their constitutional and civil rights. Find more in our 2025 guide for immigrant communities.