Protesting Against Arizona's Unethical Laws, And For A Common Sense Solution

The first weekend of May brought heat and humidity up to N.Y.C., but it also brought out thousands of protesters across the nation who demanded that the U.S. government protect immigrants. Not only must radical, bigoted and totalitarian legislation such as that from Arizona be eliminated, but a comprehensive policy that comprehends the reality of immigration in the United States has to be instituted.

Here are few of the people who went out and marched this past May Day, care of "The Real News":

May Day Protest At Union Square

Before going off to work, I had the honor and time to head over to Union Square for a massive rally in support of workers' rights. I had gone to a similar event in the same spot last year and I wasn't surprised to the massive outpouring of emotion that hundreds of people had to make a better life in this country.

Workers' rights have been under attack for some time now, and especially under the Bush Administration. While other countries take the time to remember what the holiday is about, we have largely forgotten what today is all about. A long time ago, unions had secured the eight-hour workday to replace the terrible conditions that employers made their workers endure.

Well today's laborers are probably affected the worst by deteriorating circumstances and they have many reasons to come out and show their support. Plenty of people got together to show their commitment on this May Day, so here is the evidence of that here in New York City this afternoon:

May Day: The Holiday Most Of Us Forget

To many of us, May Day is one of those weird mentions on the calendar as we start the new month. To others however, it is a celebration for the struggle of the common worker. The people that make America hum. Many rights have been won for workers over the last 120 years. But then in the last seven years so many of them have been cut by the Bush Administration. So we continue to fight, and protest for fair treatment for all laborers throughout the country and around the world.

Here in New York City there will be a huge demonstration at Union Square this afternoon at 4pm. There was a tremendous presence last year and we hope to see it again today. After people assemble there will be a march downtown to Foley Square. If you have some time this afternoon, come out and support the cause. You might find a lot more than just a protest, as I did last year at the event. And if you aren't in New York, check this site to see what else is going on around the U.S.