MAYDAY

Workers Over Billionaires

On Friday May 1st

we demonstrate our collective
worker, student, and consumer power.

Support

small, locally owned businesses

Withdraw

your labor, dollars, & attention from major corporations

Direct

your energy to community care

& in the lead up to May Day, check out one of upcoming film screening & discussion events for

Justice in the Coalfields

Showings on on 4/27 & 4/30; see calendar for details

Why are we doing this

One of the strongest muscles we have as Americans is to choose when and where we spend our hard earned money. America doesn’t run without its workforce; billionaires can’t make their money without our labor or attention. So let’s leverage that power and make them pay attention to the people’s needs.

Minnesota made a major statement with their 1-day shutdown on January 23rd; this is taking that same idea and expanding it to a national level. Flexing this power at scale is unfamiliar to most of us, and just like any new muscle, we need to put in the training to make it stronger. Single day actions like this give us the practice we need in order to flex that power in larger ways if the occasion arises— such as if the current regime tries to mess with the results of the midterm elections and/or refuses to seat our duly elected officials— we can grind this country to a halt and demand our voices (and our votes) be heard.

Ways to Participate

Nationwide Details: maydaystrong.org

	For everyone
	Shop at small, locally owned businesses For good measure, ask if they would be willing to post Signs of Solidarity in their window Avoid spending at all the big chains & corporations both in person and online Stay off the platforms for the big tech companies that rely on showing you ads to make their money Spend your time with other people, in person Consider using the day to participate in volunteer work, supporting the causes you care about most Feel free to stop by our information table next to Blackbird Bakery, 11am - 2pm to learn about what Indivisible & other grassroots orgnizers are doing and how you can contribute to the protection of our local neighbors & communities as well as democracy at large.
	For Workers: The action you choose to take may differ depending on your situation
	I work for a small, locally owned business	Fantastic! In the spirit of supporting small businesses, we encourage you to go to work as normal. (Maybe talk to your boss about putting up signs of solidarity!)
	I work in tech or for a large corporation, and I have the ability to take the day off without negative consequences	Great! Make a plan to be out that day. No need for it to be a walk out; you can follow the usual guidelines for taking time off. If enough people do it, the company will still feel the hit in productivity for the day.
	I'm concerned about repercussions if I take the day off, and/or I can't afford the hit that would happen to my paycheck	Totally understandable, especially with how much the economy is hurting right now. Do what's right for you and your family. We still encourage you to withdraw as a consumer, and you can also help by talking to the people in your networks to spread the word about May Day & groups like Indivisible.
	My job involves being a caretaker, healthcare worker, or providing public safety or other essential community services	Phenomenal! You are doing some of the most important work there is, and we encourage you to keep it up. We still encourage you to withdraw as a consumer, and you can also help by talking to the people in your networks to spread the word about May Day & groups like Indivisible.
	For Students: The action you choose to take may differ depending on your situation
	I want to participate in a school walkout	Rock on! Student actions must be entirely student organized. We recommend connecting with student organizers or clubs already familiar with arranging these kinds of actions, or speaking to a trusted official at the school on how to go about it. (Most local schools support student civic actions as long as they have a heads up on what you are planning.) If you do plan a civic action, let us know so that we can come cheer you on from across the street.
	I want to participate in some way, but a walkout isn't a good option for me	Every student's situation is different-- whether you are concerned about negative consequences or have some other situation that would negate the idea of a walkout, there are many other ways that students can participate in May Day. Even without any student specific actions, you can still spread the word to your friends, and on May Day, withdraw as a consumer from all the big corporations, chains, and big tech websites that make money from your attention.