Letter: Why my business will be closed May 1 for the general strike

Letter: Why my business will be closed May 1 for the general strike

May 1, 2026 will mark 140 years since tens of thousands of people gathered in Chicago to fight for workers’ rights, including the eight-hour workday. May Day began in Chicago more than a century ago, yet there is still much work to be done to demand that our government begin to prioritize workers over billionaires. This May 1, I will be participating in the General Strike to take a stand and demand that our government prioritize people over prof…