Today, on May Day — a traditional day of action recognizing workers — activists from all over the country came to Washington, D.C. to call for Temporary Protective Status (TPS) protections and status for immigrant workers.
The importance of immigrant workers was highlighted during the pandemic, when immigrants made up some 20% of essential workers in the US. The issue came up again during the recent tragedy at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, when a cargo ship collided into and caused the collapse of the bridge, killing six immigrant construction workers on the night shift.
In light of such important immigrant contributions and sacrifices, advocates have called for President Biden to grant legal status to longtime immigrant workers, including those with TPS and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status.
View the photos and videos from today’s day of action below:
🌟 May 1st is more than just a day. International Workers Day is a call to action for immigrants who work hard to serve this country! Join us today in DC to demand @POTUS for justice and relief: Temporary Protective Status, DED, work permits.
📍 Meet at Union Station at 11:30 am pic.twitter.com/GrYCWt8Bg2
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) May 1, 2024
🗣️ Say it with us: Immigrants rights = worker rights!
As the backbone of our economy, immigrant workers deserve dignity and safety. #MayDay pic.twitter.com/dOUB5KdDEI
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) May 1, 2024
📢 POWERFUL: Hundreds of immigrant essential workers, families & young people are calling on President Biden to grant workers permits via temporary protected status. #ImmigrantWorkers #MayDay pic.twitter.com/KNvwq2Goou
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) May 1, 2024
📍 We are here in DC celebrating and honoring #ImmigrantWorkers on International Workers Day.
As the backbone of our economy, immigrant workers deserve dignity and safety. Join us as we demand @POTUS support TPS, DED, #WorkPermits & provide relief for long-settled immigrants. pic.twitter.com/pJjAksQuZk
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) May 1, 2024
Gustavo Torres, ED of @Casaforall kicks off today’s #MayDay rally & March with a powerful reminder: “We are here today because our community needs us. We are here today because our country needs us.” pic.twitter.com/Mua4qPh2VV
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) May 1, 2024
Organizations advocating for #TPS marched today to urge the U.S. to expand the program. This will keep families safe and together and provide stability and certainty to more people. The time to act is now. pic.twitter.com/s2EXByVemZ
— FWD.us (@FWDus) May 1, 2024
#TPS has made a world of difference—economically, educationally, and emotionally—for many American families. 👥 Floridian Haitians are a big part of our communities and have so much to contribute to our families and economy. 🇭🇹 pic.twitter.com/FA1E7w1krN
— Florida Immigrant Coalition (@FLImmigrant) May 1, 2024
International Workers' Day March in DC! #TPS advocates from around the country and immigrant families are making their voice heard on Capitol Hill today. They demand dignity, respect, and Temporary Protective Status for all. @POTUS #ImmigrantWorkers #MayDay2024 pic.twitter.com/GhqQQnGIoa
— CASA (@CASAforall) May 1, 2024
🌟 Today, a press conference was held to support and advocate for TPS for our Ecuadorian neighbors 🇪🇨. Let's remember that work is a human right. Our fight for a dignified life continues📢 pic.twitter.com/GcBqid5wkg
— COPAL (@COPALMN) May 1, 2024
#AlianzaAmericas is present at the rally in Washington D.C. to celebrate workers around the world on International Workers Day and demanding TPS and DED designations and redesignations! #WorkersDay #MayDay pic.twitter.com/9AMwylBYkR
— ALIANZA AMERICAS (@ALIANZAAMERICAS) May 1, 2024
TODAY – @32BJSEIU joins @CASAForAll and allies to urge President Biden to keep families together, protected, and safe in the U.S. by expanding TPS for all countries that qualify including Nepal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central American countries. pic.twitter.com/omfIjr3Oem
— 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 (@32BJSEIU) May 1, 2024
Thank you to @CASAforall @SEIU @HaitianBridge @ALIANZAAMERICAS @adhikaar @AfricansUS @TPS_Alliance and so many others for leading the fight for TPS. The time is now. #TPSJustice #ProtectAmericanFamilies pic.twitter.com/ajm3XEDbCv
— Hemly Ordoñez (@hemlyMO) May 1, 2024
—
—
—
—
—
—
