Labor Day is a reminder of the labor movement of the late 19th century when thousands of Americans protested and fought for fairer, more equitable labor laws and workplaces.
This year’s federal holiday is no different as unions are challenged with protecting their members from the Trump administration’s immigration raids, cuts in Medicaid services and a weakened National Labor Relations Board.
Organizers have put together the nationwide protest “Workers Over Billionaires,” calling it a “refusal to let billionaires slash care, scapegoat immigrants, raid public dollars, and divide working people for profit.” In June, tens of thousands of demonstrators showed up for “No Kings” protests across Southern California.
Here is a list of the planned protests in the Los Angeles area slated for Monday. A complete list of the collective actions can be found on the May Day Strong website.
Westchester Playa
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.Location: Sepulveda Boulevard and South La Tijera Boulevard, WestchesterAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Culver City
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.Location: Culver City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver CityAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Torrance
Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd., TorranceAccessibility: mainly flat ground
Historic Filipinotown
Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: 751 Echo Park Ave., Los AngelesAccessibility: mainly flat ground
Wilmington
Time: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Location: 510 Broad St., WilmingtonAccessibility: This event meets ADA standards.
Elysian Park
Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. There will be a music celebration and festival as well. Location: Elysian Park, 1071 Elysian Park Drive, Los AngelesAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
San Pedro
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.Location: Near Maritime Museum (by the former Ports O’ Call), East 6th Street and Harbor Boulevard, San PedroAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Lakewood
Time: 8 to 10 a.m.Location: 5050 Clark Ave., LakewoodAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Long Beach City Hall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Location: Long Beach City Hall, 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long BeachAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Long Beach (Ocean Boulevard)
Time: 10 a.m. to noonLocation: 3300 E. Ocean Blvd. (between Temple and Loma avenues), Long BeachAccessibility: mainly flat ground
Topanga
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.Location: U.S. Postal Service, 101 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., TopangaAccessibility: mainly flat ground, no stairs
Whittier
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Location: Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn St., WhittierAccessibility: mainly flat ground
Northridge
Time: 10 a.m. to noonLocation: The Village at Northridge, 9222 Corbin Ave., Los AngelesAccessibility: Street has a ramp for access to the public sidewalk.