Kansas Citians gathered in Washington Square Park for an International Workers’ Day protest on Friday, May 1. The protest is part of a national strike, calling for people to boycott work, school and spending on May 1. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

Syracuse, N.Y. - About 400 people gathered outside the federal courthouse to rally for workers rights Friday. Protesters spoke about the taxation of billionaires, affordability for the working class and federal job cuts.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Washington Square in Salt Lake City on Friday afternoon, speaking out on a variety of issues from workers' rights to Immigrant protections.

From better pay to safer working conditions, May Day has long been a symbol of how workers have been fighting for their rights. Some in Manhattan kept that tradition alive, waving signs and calling for stronger support for workers across the country.

May Day rallies across New Jersey will spotlight workers’ rights, immigration, and economic justice through coordinated marches and protests.