The Oregon Labor Dispatch: May 7, 2026
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May Day protests have long history in the Pacific NorthwestMay 1, 2026 | OPBThe day celebrates solidarity among working people worldwide. Oregon and Washington have regularly seen large demonstrations on May 1.
Oregon Labor News
Over 1,000 people gather for May Day rally in Salem
May 1, 2026 | KOIN
Oregon’s farmworkers’ union, PCUN, SEIU, and local faith leaders took part in the activities, which included a call for workers’ and immigrants’ rights, an Aztec ancestral blessing and danza, speakers, a march and community performances.
May Day event draws thousands of marchers to downtown Portland
May 1, 2026 | KGW
Thousands of people filled downtown Portland on Friday as part of global May Day demonstrations, an annual tradition centered on labor rights and activism.
May Day brings protests, marches to Eugene
May 1, 2026 | KLCC
Several protests and marches were held in Eugene and many other Oregon communities on Friday, May 1 as part of a nationwide day of protest. It was tied to May Day, which has historically served as a day of protest in support or workers' rights.
Federal Attacks
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
May 6, 2026 | AP
Republicans in several Southern states pressed ahead with an aggressive election-year redistricting effort Wednesday, undeterred by demonstrations and objections to their plans to reshape majority-Black congressional districts that have suddenly become vulnerable because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Attacks On Immigrants
Another federal appeals court rejects ICE’s mandatory detention policy
May 6, 2026 | Politico
An Atlanta-based federal appeals court became the latest to reject ICE’s efforts to lock up — without an opportunity for bond — the vast majority of people the Trump administration is seeking to deport.