Labor Day Workers Over Billionaires Rallies Mobilize Nationwide

Labor Day 2025 saw widespread rallies and parades under the theme "Workers Over Billionaires" across the United States, emphasizing opposition to the influence of wealthy individuals on government and society. In Boston, the city's first-ever Labor Day Parade featured Governor Maura Healey praising workers and unions for championing fairness and security beyond just the holiday. Similar rallies occurred in Norfolk, Virginia, where participants expressed frustration with policies favoring billionaires and voiced opposition to President Trump's administration, though the White House defended its record on behalf of workers. In Savannah, over 200 people gathered for a rally and march highlighting workers' rights, while Los Angeles County hosted multiple events organized by May Day Strong, focusing on protecting social programs and calling for an end to attacks on vulnerable communities. The Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition's 46th Annual Labor Day Parade included political figures like former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, with organizers urging ongoing activism against billionaire influence. These events collectively underscored a national labor movement rallying for economic justice and political change.