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Over 30 “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day protests are planned throughout New York state on Monday, Sept. 1.
The same organizers behind the May Day protests that took place across the country on May 1 — May Day Strong — are continuing their movement on Monday, Sept. 1.
Here’s what to know.
What are the ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests about?
The “Workers Over Billionaires” movement is is targeted to unify working-class people against billionaires who “are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy, and building private armies to attack our towns and cities,” according to the May Day Strong website.
“Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover,” the website reads. “Just like any bad boss, the way we stop the takeover is with collective action.”
The nationwide organization promoting the event is calling for the following:
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Stop the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption of the Trump administration.
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Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security and other programs for working people.
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Fully funded schools, and healthcare and housing for all.
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Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people and all communities.
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Invest in people not wars.
Where are the ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests in New York?
The Good Trouble protest in downtown Mount Kisco July 17, 2025.
Protests are taking place across the state. Some of the key locations include:
Finger Lakes region
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Hamlin: 1658 Lake Road North, 2-4 p.m.
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Rochester: Alexander Street and East Avenue, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Avon: 100 Park Place, 11 a.m.-noon
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Canandaigua: Main Street and Eastern Boulevard, 10 a.m.-noon
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Geneva: 35 Lake Front Drive, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hudson Valley region
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Saugerties: Market Street and Main Street, noon-1 p.m.
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Amenia: NY 22 and NY 343, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Goshen: 255 Main St., noon-2 p.m.
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Yonkers: 1025-1043 Warburton Ave., 5:30-6 p.m.
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Map of the ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests in New York
You can view the full national protest map and more information on local events at: mobilize.us/mayday/map/.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests in NY: What to know
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