CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US - MAY 1, 2025: On Thursday, May 1, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Union Park, Chicago, for a May Day rally and march highlighting workers’ rights and social justice issues. The event, led by union organizers, called for reforms on immigration, healthcare, and education, while voicing opposition to policies enacted under the Trump Administration. The Chicago demonstration was one of hundreds across the country, with coordinated actions aiming to mobilize communities affected by economic and social inequality. May 1, observed globally as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, commemorates the historic struggle for workers' rights, including the eight-hour workday. The date traces its origins to the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where labor protests turned violent. Writing by Aleyna Cil