Why some unions are avoiding the term ‘general strike’ on May Day

Why some May Day 2026 leaders don't call it a "general strike" and why it's a test.

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It will take general strike efforts to get their demands met, Branch said. ... Branch, whose coalition plans to attend the rally to support unions, said ...#AFL-CIO #Work&LaborIssues #Holidays&SeasonalEvents #Detroit #MI #LocalNews #Politics #DonaldTrump #TaylorRogers #OverallNegative
May Day 2026 actions planned in Detroit
May Day 2026 actions planned in Detroit

A May Day rally is planned in Detroit's corktown, while some call for an economic blackout across the country.

Detroit Free Press