"May Day Marches Bring Protests to NYC Streets: Thousands of Activists Take to the Streets in New York City on May 1st. Labor unions, social justice groups, and anti-capitalist organizations have joined forces to demand better working conditions, higher wages, and an end to systemic inequality. Expect large crowds and high-energy protests in iconic locations like Union Square and Foley Square as demonstrators voice their discontent with the current state of American society. From chants of 'workers of the world unite' to calls for immigration reform, this year's May Day protests promise to be a powerful display of grassroots activism."