Protesters gathered in the Overlook Center in Watsonville Friday to highlight worker’s rights, condemn Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) round ups of immigrants, the use of Flock surveillance camera systems on city streets and other issues.
More than 120 people gathered and waved signs and chanted in front of the Target Store claiming the chain retailer endorses ICE presence and is “one of the biggest union busters in the country.” Protesters also said Target has eliminated their Diversity Equity and Inclusion policies. After an hour, the group marched south on Man Street to Romo Park in downtown Watsonville to join the annual May Day Picnic.
Headed up by the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Friday’s theme for May Day was “Honor Working People.”
The 4pm rally and escuelita (little school) at Romo Park addressed issues such as “Tax billionaires and corporations,” “Fund healthcare and education,” and “Not war and deportation.”
