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Protests are expected throughout the Bay Area on Wednesday, as part of May Day action in support of workers and Palestinian people. Here’s what is happening today:
East Bay
Oakland Sin Fronteras, a coalition of organizations that support workers and immigrant rights, will be holding a march to recognize and celebrate International Worker’s Day and in solidarity with Palestinian people
Where: Ronald V. Federal Building, 1301 Clay St. in Oakland
When: 2 p.m. today
Port of Oakland Shutdown, which was organized by several groups, including Bay Resistance, Anti-Police Terror Project and Palestinian Youth Movement
Where: Port of Oakland
When: 4 p.m.
South Bay
San Jose May Day March, which will include cultural performances and a march to celebrate “historic wins and fighting for a better future”
Where: begins at Roosevelt Park, ends at Plaza de César Chavéz
When: 4 p.m.
Unite Here, Local 19; hotel workers will be marching for a fair contract
Where: Downtown San Jose in front of the San Jose Convention Center at 150 W San Carlos St.
When: 4:15 p.m.
SDS May Day parade, which is being held by the Students for a Democratic Society at San Jose State University to celebrate May Day and protest tuition increases, underfunded life-affirming programs, repression and other concerns for San Jose State students
Where: MLK Library, march starts at City Hall
When: 4:30 p.m.
San Francisco
San Francisco International Workers’ Day march, which is being held by several community groups, including SF Living Wage Coalition, Bay Area Labor for Palestine, Mujeres Unidas y Activas, and Dolores Street Community Services
Where: BART Plaza at 24th St. in the Mission District
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May Day General Strike to Stop Genocide
Where: Harry Bridges Plaza in front of the Ferry Building
When: 12:30 p.m.
SF International Workers’ Day March and Rally, which is being held by SEIU 87 and Unite Here Local 2, in support of a fair contract for janitors and hotel workers
Where: Union Square
When: 4 p.m.
Several college campuses will also continue their pro-Palestine encampments:
Stanford University at White Memorial Plaza
UC Berkeley at Sprout Hall
San Francisco State at Malcolm X Plaza