May Day Strong Protests and Economic Blackout Across the U.S.
Thousands of activists and union members participated in a coordinated "no school, no work, no shopping" economic blackout and demonstrations across several U.S. cities, protesting the costs of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and government policies. Protest actions included physical blockades and arrests at the New York Stock Exchange and San Francisco airport.
Date: May 2, 2026
Location: North America, United States
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian