More protests against Trump are planned nationwide. What to expect on Labor Day
A person uses a megaphone as protesters hold signs as they take part in a “No Kings” protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidency and immigration policies, near Mar-a-Lago, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., June 14, 2025.
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to trade traditional Labor Day barbecues for the streets, protesting President Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him.
“We’re excited to see a lot of people turning out and really turning up the heat on the administration and the billionaires driving the agenda, especially as we’re seeing increasing attacks on our communities,” said Saqib Bhatti, executive director of Action Center on Race and the Economy.
More than a thousand “Workers Over Billionaires” events are planned across the country on Labor Day and the surrounding days.
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The protests, taking place in cities large and small in nearly every state, aim to build on the momentum of previous demonstrations such as No Kings Day in June and Good Trouble Lives On in July. Labor unions, including the AFL-CIO, and advocacy groups such as May Day Strong, Public Citizen, and Indivisible are leading the efforts.
The White House did not provide a direct comment on the protests but shared a statement from Vice President JD Vance criticizing Democrats for not supporting the GOP tax and spending bill, along with remarks from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighting Labor Day.
“We finally have a President who fights and delivers for the American worker every single day. President Trump believes that American workers are the heart and soul of our economy and our national identity, which is why he’s championed an agenda that puts them first,” Leavitt said.
Bhatti and other activists, however, said many Americans view Trump’s policies differently. “We’re expecting a big show of force on Monday. Working-class people across the country are ready to fight back and make sure we don’t let billionaires run roughshod over our communities,” he said.
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A Nationwide, Community-Focused Movement
Many advocacy groups participating in the Labor Day protests were also involved in the nationwide No Kings demonstrations on June 14, which organizers estimate drew millions across 2,100 locations, and in the Good Trouble Lives On events in July. Protests against the administration’s policies have been occurring monthly since April.
While cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York are expected to host the largest gatherings, organizers are intentionally avoiding a single flagship event to encourage focus on local community needs.
“Holding events in as many locations as possible allows people to connect with local resources and advocate for local issues, making the movement harder to ignore,” said Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association.
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Pringle emphasized educators’ involvement, noting that the administration’s policies, including the GOP tax and spending bill, have hurt children by cutting Medicare and food assistance. “We are in a moment where either we stand up and fight for our democracy or we don’t have one,” she said.
Organizers stress that the movement should be led by working-class people. “In this moment, the only way forward is to choose workers over billionaires every day,” said Neidi Dominguez, executive director of Organized Power In Numbers.
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Local Actions Across the Country
Planned events range from massive cookouts in Des Moines to die-ins in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant to dramatize the impact of corporate greed and political decisions on communities. In New York City, thousands are expected to rally outside Trump Tower. Other events include rallies in Denver and Hot Springs, Arkansas, Labor Day picnics in Idaho, and Labor Fest 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Some protests will target specific billionaires and corporations perceived to be advancing Trump’s agenda. This includes individuals connected to his political action committees, companies receiving government contracts like Palantir Technologies, and high-profile figures such as Peter Thiel, Joe Gebbia, and Jeff Yass. In East Hampton, organizers plan a “house tour” march past the homes of local billionaires as a symbolic protest against concentrated wealth and power.
Training the Next Generation of Activists
Organizers also see the protests as an opportunity to train new activists for the years ahead. “This isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. People need to build the muscle for long-term action,” Bhatti said.
Pringle added, “We’re up against billionaires wielding unprecedented power, but organized people will always win over organized money. We have to be intentional and understand our collective power.”
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