May Day 2025 Protest Gallery

on May 1, 2025, Beaverton, Oregon, witnessed a powerful May Day protest organized by the Beaverton Education Association. this local organization is a member of the Oregon Education Association, which supported and promoted May Day events statewide, all aimed at advocating for workers' rights and public education. this event was part of the "2025 May Day National Day of Action," a day that honors the rich history of labor activism while also pushing for improved protections for public education, unions, and the local community.

across the Portland area and other cities in Oregon, numerous rallies took place as thousands gathered under the banners of "Hands Off!" and "May Day" protests in the Pacific Northwest. these demonstrations saw impressive attendance and solidarity. 

International Workers' Day, or May Day, typically honors the labor force and the achievements in labor organizing. however, in 2025, it became a platform for anti-Trump movements to voice urgent concerns regarding workers' rights and their economic stability. prominent issues included budget cuts to federal agencies, threats to union rights, immigration policies, assaults on LGBTQ+ rights, and rising concerns over democratic erosion and potential authoritarianism. organizers encouraged decentralized actions, inviting communities across the US to host their own events. many of the same progressive groups that participated in the Hands Off! protests were also involved in May Day events, sparking discussions around issues like federal workforce cuts, resisting the overpowering influence of billionaires in politics, and defending constitutional values.