Massachusetts to See Labor Day Protests Focused on Worker Rights, Opposition to Trump Administration
WORCESTER, MA – September 1, 2025 – Labor Day in Massachusetts will be marked by a series of protests across the state, including on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, organized by labor and community groups focused on advocating for workers’ rights and opposing policies associated with the Trump administration. This year marks Worcester‘s first-ever Labor Day parade, intended to “honor the victories of the past” according to organizers.Organized power In Numbers Executive Director Neidi Dominguez stated,”In this moment the only way forward is to choose workers over billionaires every day.” dominguez highlighted the significance of the coordinated effort, noting it’s the first time in a long time labor and community groups are uniting for mass protests on Labor Day.
Protests are planned for Sandwich (2 p.m. at Sandwich Town Offices, 100 Route 6A), Eastham (10 a.m. at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, 50 Nauset Road), and Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard (11 a.m. at 5 Corners, 1 Lagoon Pond Road). A Worcester “overpass standout” is scheduled for 43 Belmont St.
Organizers are also focused on long-term activist training, anticipating continued protests throughout the remainder of Trump’s term and beyond. Activist Bhatti explained, “We certainly know that we are in a period of history in which it’s going to take a lot of mass protests all across the country to be able to really really turn back the tide of authoritarianism.”
Pringle emphasized the need for organized action, stating, “Organized people will always win over organized money but we have to organize, we have to be intentional and we have to understand our power.”