01-05-2025
Protests, rallies in Binghamton for National Day of Action
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – As part of a National Day of Action on Thursday, May 1, multiple groups are planning to gather in downtown Binghamton.
Members of the Broome County Democratic Caucus of the Broome County Legislature will hold a press conference at 12:30 p.m. at the Broome County Courthouse. According to the news release, legislators will be 'reaffirming their commitment to the U.S. Constitution, civil liberties, and human rights.'
'This event provides an opportunity to connect directly with the community and reaffirm our shared commitment to liberty, justice, and dignity for all,' said Kim Myers, Minority Leader for the Democratic Caucus.
The Binghamton chapter of 50501, an organized group that peacefully protests in the fight for inclusivity, non-violence, and conflict resolution, will gather in front of the Broome County Supreme Courthouse at 4 p.m. 'to oppose and bring awareness to anti-democratic actions by the Trump Administration. Protesters will walk down Court St. to a Rally held by Indivisible Binghamton at MLK Promenade at 5 p.m.'
Local activists for workers' rights will gather at the river walk near Boscov's at 5 p.m. to join people across the country advocating for 'collective bargaining, workers health and safety, child labor laws, the minimum wage, unemployment insurance and Social Security.'
Major events on these issues are being held in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C.
The event is organized by Broome Tioga Central Labor Council, Indivisible Binghamton, Broome County Democrats and Citizen Action.
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