MayDay Strike

It only takes 3.5 % of a population to strike in order to make effective change in their government. For the United States, that brings us to 12 million people.

At the Hands Off Protests there were approximately 5.2 million people who came out for their own reasons that mattered to them.

Some of us can’t protest because we’re differently abled. Or we’re caretakers who need to stay home with loved ones. Or we support the cause, but want to participate in a more subtle way.

A nationwide strike in support of the people protesting is a great way to become part of the revolution that is taking back our country.

There are many attacks on our democracy right now. They’ve flooded the zone. And when they did that, they made every one of us pay attention.

So… what’s important to you? Is it:

Social security benefits you’re paid your entire life into?

Protecting our constitutional right to Due Process?

What about healthcare being a human right?

At No Small Act, we support engaged citizens on a county-by-county basis advocating for the most vulnerable and each other.

This is why we've created the graphics below for you to use. Download the one that aligns most for you and send it to everyone you know who has a stake in this.

Because what matters to you… matters enough.

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TAKE ACTION!

10 Things You Can DO

Boost May Day Content on TikTok: Find at least 5 videos with hashtags like #MayDay, #MayDayProtest, or #MayDayStrike. For each video that resonates with you: like, save, share, repost, and leave a comment of at least 8-10 words to boost the algorithm.

Share Graphics: Download and share our official May Day graphics below across your social media platforms. Include hashtags #MayDay2025 and #NoWorkNoSchool to increase visibility.

Organize Childcare Collectives: Post in your local community groups (Facebook, NextDoor, etc.) offering to coordinate childcare shifts during protest hours. Create a signup sheet for volunteers and families who need support. Only do this in spaces where it's safe to organize.

Create Transportation Networks: Set up a local rideshare system using Signal or another secure messaging app to help people get to and from protest locations. Be specific: share your starting location, vehicle capacity, and departure times.

Establish Virtual Support Roles: Volunteer as remote support by monitoring social media for updates about police presence, route changes, or emergencies. Create a dedicated channel on Signal or Telegram to relay this information to those on the ground.

Host a Digital Teach-In: Use Zoom or another platform to host a quick evening session tonight sharing protest rights, safety tips, and May Day history. Record it (with permission) for those who can't attend live.

Coordinate a Food Support System: Organize meal prep today to create easy-to-distribute food for strikers and protesters. Connect with local food not bombs chapters or mutual aid networks to amplify your impact.

Create a Documentation Network: Form a small team to document May Day activities in your area through photos, videos, and firsthand accounts. Share these through secure channels to counter potential mainstream media misrepresentation. Create a shared folder where protesters can anonymously upload their own documentation, building a collective record of the day's actions that can be used for future organizing and public education.

Set Up a Strike Fund: Create a mutual aid collection using a platform like Venmo, CashApp, or a dedicated strike fund website. Share the link widely with specific goals: "$25 can cover an hour of lost wages for essential workers" or "$100 can help provide childcare assistance for a parent participating in May Day actions." Emphasize how contributions of any size build collective power when pooled together.

Launch a Strategic Media Pressure Campaign: Contact local news outlets that can provide same-day coverage of May Day strikes and protests. Focus on:

Local TV stations' news desks (not individual reporters)
Radio station newsrooms
Online local news sites with breaking news sections
Newspaper assignment editors (not feature writers)

Find their contact information on the "Contact," "About," or "News Tips" sections of their websites. Keep your message brief and newsworthy:

"I'm alerting you to significant May Day strikes and peaceful demonstrations happening tomorrow in [your location]. Workers will be striking from jobs/schools while people will be gathering for [healthcare/due process/Palestine/Social Security]. This coordinated labor action deserves immediate coverage as millions are participating nationwide."