Supporting the Labor Day Protest for New York's Workers
Labor Day has long been a moment to reflect on the hard-fought victories of American workers—shorter workweeks, safer conditions, fairer wages, and the right to organize. But in New York State, as across the country, the struggle continues. This year, workers from across industries are coming together in protest—not just to celebrate past gains, but to demand justice in the present.
And they deserve our full support.
A System Stretched Thin
From healthcare professionals to hospitality staff, delivery drivers to daycare workers, the people who keep New York running are underpaid, overworked, and too often ignored. Despite rising productivity and record profits for corporations, wages for working people have stagnated. Many New Yorkers—especially those in essential but undervalued jobs—are working multiple jobs just to survive.
Add to that skyrocketing rents, unaffordable childcare, and healthcare systems strained to the brink, and it’s clear: the system isn’t working for workers.
What Workers Are Fighting For
This Labor Day, the protest isn’t just symbolic. It’s a call to action. Workers are demanding:
A living wage that keeps pace with the actual cost of living in New York.
Strong protections for gig workers and the right to unionize across all industries.
Affordable housing and rent protections to stop displacement and exploitation.
Universal healthcare and expanded mental health support for working families.
Safe, dignified working conditions—whether in a hospital, a warehouse, or a food truck.
These are not radical demands. They are basic rights in a just society.
What You Can Do
If you believe in fairness, dignity, and economic justice, this is your fight too.
Join the protest. Show up in person, walk in solidarity, and add your voice to the call for justice. Details here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/826589/
Support local labor unions. Amplify their work, donate if you can, and vote in favor of worker-friendly policies.
Talk about it. Share stories of workers in your life. Post on social media. Use your platform, however big or small.
This Labor Day, don’t just take a day off—take a stand.