Nationwide General Strike Planned for May 1 to Protest Trump Administration

Indivisible co-founder says the goal is to send 'a clear message' and show 'regular people are the greatest threat to fascism'.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:13pm

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Ezra Levin, co-founder of the progressive advocacy group Indivisible, announced on Saturday that a nationwide general strike is being planned for May 1 to protest the Trump administration. Levin said the strike will be modeled on the day of action residents of Minnesota organized in January against the brutality carried out by federal immigration enforcement officials. The goal is to show an 'economic show of force' and demonstrate that 'regular people are the greatest threat to fascism in this country'.

Why it matters

The planned nationwide strike is the latest escalation in the 'No Kings' protest movement against the Trump administration, which has already brought millions of Americans into the streets. The strike aims to disrupt business as usual and send a strong message about opposition to the administration's policies.

The details

Levin outlined that the May 1 strike will involve 'No business as usual - no work, no school, no shopping.' He said the event will build on the courage and sacrifice shown by Minnesota residents during their own day of action against ICE earlier this year. Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg added that the goal is to send 'a clear message: we demand a government that invests in our communities, not one that enriches billionaires, fuels endless war, or deploys masked agents to intimidate our neighbors'.

  • The nationwide general strike is planned for May 1, 2026.
  • In January 2026, residents of Minnesota organized a day of action against federal immigration enforcement officials.

The players

Ezra Levin

Co-founder of the progressive advocacy group Indivisible.

Leah Greenberg

Co-founder of Indivisible.

Indivisible

A progressive advocacy group that has been central in organizing the 'No Kings' protests against the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“'The next major national action of this movement is not just going to be another protest. It is a tactical escalation… It is an economic show of force, inspired by Minnesota's own day of truth and action.'”

— Ezra Levin, Co-founder of Indivisible

“'On May 1, on May Day, we are saying, 'No business as usual.' No work, no school, no shopping. We're going to show up and say we're putting workers over billionaires and kings.'”

— Ezra Levin, Co-founder of Indivisible

“'We are going to build on that courage, that sacrifice' that Minnesota residents showed during their day of action in January, and vowed 'to demonstrate that regular people are the greatest threat to fascism in this country.'”

— Ezra Levin, Co-founder of Indivisible

“'We demand a government that invests in our communities, not one that enriches billionaires, fuels endless war, or deploys masked agents to intimidate our neighbors.'”

— Leah Greenberg, Co-founder of Indivisible

What’s next

Indivisible is calling on supporters across the country to participate in the nationwide general strike on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The planned nationwide strike on May 1 represents a significant escalation in the 'No Kings' protest movement against the Trump administration. By calling for an economic shutdown, the organizers aim to demonstrate the power of grassroots resistance and pressure the government to change course on key issues.