FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A march for immigration rights was held in Fresno as people around the world are celebrating ‘International Workers Day’ or ‘May Day.’
The event, organized by the ‘May First Coalition,’ was aimed at recognizing that immigrants are essential members of the working class.
, The group said it is the only coalition in Fresno participating in solidarity with partners and workers across the state who are taking part in a “No Work, No School, No Shopping” pledge aimed at disrupting business as usual and demonstrating the collective economic power of working families.
CVWC also plans to announce how workers across the eight-county Central Valley can connect with the coalition for assistance and support on workplace issues, including wage theft, retaliation, worker health and safety, and other workplace concerns.
Worker centers, unions and community-based organizations are also calling for fair wages, safe working conditions, and protections for immigrant families, citing ongoing attacks on immigrant and worker rights across the country.