Sep 1, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" protests held across U.S.

Rebecca Falconer

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (3rd R, wearing a gray jacket and navy t-shirt with red writing), holding a banner with other people that says "Workers over billionaires." — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (third from right) holds a banner and marches with other leaders during a Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" rally in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 1. The rallies have a focus on workers and wealth. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

Over 1,000 Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" protests were held across the U.S. on Monday, taking aim at President Trump and other wealthy Americans, and his administration's policies.

The big picture: Several leading Democrats joined the rallies, driven by the largest federation of labor unions in the U.S. — including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who led the crowd in chants of "No troops in Chicago!" in protest at Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard to the city.

Protesters hold signs as they march down a street march, with some carrying a line that says "RefuseFascism.org - Trump must go now!" — Protesters march during a "Workers Over Billionaires" rally in Chicago. The protests were organized by the AFL-CIO and other leading unions. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

A person holds an inverted US flag and a sign saying "let's drink to the hard-working people, the salt of the earth," as people march during a protest rally. — The scene during a "Workers Over Billionaires" rally in Atlanta, Georgia. "Together we will demand a country that puts workers over billionaires," said the May Day Strong coalition, which was also involved in May 1 protests, in a statement on the rallies. Photo: Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images

A man dressed as a taco holds a banner as people demonstrate during a Labor Day "Workers over billionaires" rally outside Trump Tower in New York City. — A Labor Day "Workers Over Billionaires" rally outside Trump Tower in New York City. Photo: Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images

Hundreds of people march along a residential street. — A Labor Day rally in San Francisco, California. Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images

Protesters hold signs reading "Impeach Trump" and "No Justice, No Peace" as people march during a Labor Day "Workers over billionaires" rally in Houston, Texas. — A Labor Day rally in Houston, Texas. Photo: Ronaldo Schemdit/AFP via Getty Images

Screenshot of a Bluesky post showing nurses in red t-shirts protesting, with the caption: "This Labor Day, nurses rallied in New Orleans to send a powerful message: we stand with workers, not billionaires! ✊" — Nurses rally in New Orleans. Screenshot: National Nurses United/Bluesky

A photo tweet of people marching, with the caption: "Workers >>> billionaires on Labor Day and EVERY day Labor and community came together on #WorkersLaborDay in Seattle to protest billionaires and corporations like Palantir fueling ICE, demonizing immigrants, and attacking workers rights.'" — The scene in Seattle. Screenshot: Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO/X

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