[Oneonta, NY] May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires
May Day Strong
In solidarity with the May Day Strong call-to-action, UUP Oneonta, CSEA Oneonta, Cooperstown Oneonta Indivisible and more will be mobilizing in support of public higher education labor, academic freedom, and the public good on May 1st!
Our Demands for May 1st
- UUP members and our New York State public higher ed union brothers and sisters demand a fair, on-time contract from the State of New York!
- Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first.
- No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power.
- Expand democracy, not corporate power. Hands off our vote!
Together we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power - showing our unity through a day of marches, rallies, and actions including Although UUP Oneonta and our coalition are not necessarily requesting it—No Work, No School, No Shopping will be the demand in many cities.
Join as as together we celebrate May 1st through action and community.
Details regarding a rain location TBA!
Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.