On Labor Day community members will gather at Santa Barbara’s De la Guerra Plaza as part of a nationwide day of protest to honor working people and stand strong against billionaire exploitation and corporate domination.

The rally starts at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1.

Across the country, workers, students, parents and neighbors are rising up to demand dignity, justice, and investment in people — not billionaire empires, organizer Women’s March Santa Barbara said.

“Our strength is in our unity,” said organizers. “On Labor Day, we join people across the nation to stand together, loud and strong, for justice and dignity.”

The Santa Barbara event will include protest songs, chants, stories from the community, and opportunities for students and others to share how economic injustice impacts their families and communities.

Participants are urged to bring signs, water and their voices. Limited seating and sign-making supplies will be available.

Stated goals of the demonstration are:

• Stop the billionaire takeover corrupting our government.
• Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people.
• Fully funded schools, healthcare, and housing for all.
• Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, Indigenous, trans people, and all our communities.
• Invest in people, not wars.

This event is rooted in nonviolent action, organizers said. Participants are expected to seek de-escalation in all situations. Weapons of any kind, even if legally permitted, are not allowed.

For more, visit https://vow.mobilize.us/dashboard/mayday/event/835152/.