The calls are getting louder: this spring, people around Southern Oregon and the nation are stepping up to demonstrate our collective power and show that the people who really make the world go round – everyday people who do everyday work – are tired of a political and economic order that hurts us and our neighbors.
On May 1st, workers, businesses, and schools are saying: No Work. No shopping. No school.
Will you join us?
Here’s what you can do:
1. Attend the May Day Rally in Medford
PCUN, Unite Oregon, Unete, Indivisible, local unions, and many many others are hosting a May Day rally in Medford:
May 1 from 4-7pm at Veterans Memorial Park next to the Medford Armory
Live music
Food by Jobs with Justice
Local Union speakers in Spanish and English
2. Pledge to Strike.
Whether you’re a student, a worker, or an everyday person who does your shopping on Fridays, you can demonstrate the economic and social power we hold collectively by withdrawing your participation on that day. Stay home—or go out and volunteer instead. Plan your shopping for another day. Let our collective presence be felt.
This call for a national strike on May Day coincides with our statewide Day Without an Immigrant. In addition to encouraging a strike, Oregon for All, PCUN, and many others are hosting a lobby day in Salem for those able to attend.
Will you be striking on May 1st? Sign the pledge form from Unete to show your commitment.
3. Participate in outreach to local businesses.
On January 23rd, many businesses around the country shut their doors, closed early, or took part in solidarity actions in support of the community in Minnesota after the killing of Renee Good by federal agents.
May 1st, the business community has another chance to show that they stand in support of their customers, workers, and neighbors, and against the billionaires and authoritarians using our taxes to fuel war and terrorize everyday people via violent tactics from ICE and CBP.
Ask your favorite businesses to show their support using the BUSINESS OUTREACH TOOLKIT.
Are you a business or independent contractor that’s participating in the May Day strike? Let us know here and we’ll add your name to the list below so that community members can see you care.
Think your business is too small to meaningfully participate? The folks at The Drift Collective are engaged in conversations to help other small business owners think through what it means to show up in this moment. Check out their Instagram and reach out for more info:
And here’s how businesses in Southern Oregon are showing solidarity:
-The Drift Collective – Cash Only & Music by Los Mapaches + Chinga La Migra Live Screen Printing
-Luna Love Plant Show – Cash Only & Donating 20% of sales to the “Protect Oregon” organization @protectoregon
-Loam+Black – Cash Only & Talking w/ All Customers About May Day Strike
-Fiit & Flow Fitness Studio – Rewarding members participating in May Day solidarity actions with points towards Spring Challenge competition.
-Websters – Participating, Exact Details To Be Confirmed
-Treehouse Books – Participating, Exact Details To Be Confirmed
More to come!
See all the businesses taking action around the state: https://www.daywithoutanimmigrantor.com/businesses
Know of a small business taking action? Tell us about it.
