| Dear Local Union Officers — On Thursday, May 1, May Day rallies are being held across the country, hosted by a variety of unions and community organizations. Please see the list of May Day events for more information here. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a celebration of working people and a call for solidarity and action in the ongoing fight for workers’ rights. In this moment, it’s as important as ever to show we stand together as working people! If your Local is participating in any May Day event and would like the International to help promote attendance on social media, please email a flyer to comms@iatse.net no later than 12:30 p.m. Eastern / 9:30 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday, April 30. We are also collecting photos and videos from members who participate in these rallies. Please send content (or have your members send content) to comms@iatse.net. In solidarity, Jonas Loeb IATSE, Director of Communications |
If you are unfamiliar with the history of events which led to the creation of International Workers Day, please visit these links to learn about working class history in America:
May 1: International Workers Day
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/international-workers/
May 4, 1886: Haymarket Tragedy
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/haymarket-tragedy
There’s also a local May Day Picnic organized by fellow workers and union folks.
Organize Utah! is doing a final push to promote our May Day Picnic this Saturday. We invite you to send the following message and attached flyer to your members: 2nd Annual May Day Picnic – Celebrate Workers’ Solidarity!
YOU are invited to attend the Second Annual International Worker’s Day Picnic. This is a chance to celebrate our wins, connect with allies, and recharge for the fights ahead. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family—all are welcome! May Day belongs to the workers. Let’s make it ours!
When: Saturday, May 3rd | 1–4 PM
Where: Jordan Park – Southwest Pavilion (Salt Lake City)
What to expect:
- Theatrical performance honoring labor struggles.
- Live labor choir singing worker anthems
- Yard games & family-friendly activities
- Free food (while supplies last)
- Solidarity with Utah’s labor movement