Thousands of people across the United States took to the streets this Labor Day, joining rallies under the slogan 'U.S. Workers Over Billionaires'. The movement comes decades after the holiday's origins in the 1880s, when labor activists first fought for fair hours, wages and working conditions.
President Donald Trump says he is "helping American workers," but many in the labor movement argue that the White House's policies "favor billionaires". Protesters highlighted economic inequality and corporate influence on politics, echoing the holiday's roots in 19th-century labor struggles.
Labor advocates view these demonstrations as a reminder that the core goals of the holiday—dignity, respect and economic fairness for working people—are still being debated today.
CGTN's Jim Spellman reports that the protest energy is fueling broader discussions on workplace rights, setting the stage for a pivotal year in U.S. labor politics.
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