We are joining our labor siblings for a rally, march and community event at the Capitol in Salem on Friday, May 1 at 11 a.m.

The march will begin at 1 p.m. followed by cultural performances beginning at 2:30 p.m.

There are many May Day events happening around the state! Click here to look for an event in your area.

Celebrated as International Workers' Day around the world, May Day honors the work and sacrifice of labor advocates who won us the labor standards and workplace protections we have today. May 1 as International Workers' Day grew out of the fight for the now-standard eight hour workday and five day workweek, instead of 10-16 hour workdays six days a week. Our predecessors fought for many things we take for granted today – sick leave, benefits, child labor protections – all won by workers standing together, united by a hope for a better future. In these times, when our union solidarity is threatened by federal decisions and attacks from outside groups,

May Day reminds us of how much workers can achieve when we stand together. We've come a long way, but we have further to go.