You’re invited: May Day @ Memorial 🚩

Next Friday, May 1, is May Day (International Workers' Day). Join We Stand United Missouri and Walsh Insulation (Pipefitters Local 1) at Memorial Park as we honor the labor movement’s history and the workers who keep Missouri running.

Labor Movement Wins for You:

The 40-Hour Week & Overtime Pay
The Weekend (Unions won your Saturdays & Sundays!)
Workplace Safety (OSHA standards)
Better Benefits: Health insurance & pensions
Ending Child Labor: Keeping kids in school, not factories

"Did you know?"

In 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A, which mandated paid sick leave. Despite a 57.6% majority, lawmakers overturned the will of the voters and gutted the law.

Missouri Paid Leave: A Timeline. Nov 2024 - voters approved paid sick leave, May 1, 2025 - paid sick leave went into effect, July 2025 - lawmakers repealed paid sick leave, Aug 28, 2025 - paid leave repeal took effect

• • • Upcoming Events • • •

A Free Community Event at Memorial Park Jefferson City

Music. Food. Activites for all ages.

Highlights: DJ Top Knot, Chalk Art (3-7 PM), Raging Grannies, Face Painting, and a Dance Party for Democracy (7-9 PM).

Special thanks to Walsh Insulation, Insulators Local 1 for co-sponsoring!

REGISTER TO ATTEND MAY DAY @ MEMORIAL

Other Ways to Participate in May Day

Can’t make it in person? Join Common Cause for their virtual event: Workers Over Billionaires - May Day Together We Stand
National Day of Action Prep Calls: Learn how to participate in the May 1st boycott with the Missouri Workers Center:
- Apr 27 @ 7:00 PM: No School - Zoom Call
May Day 2026: Pledge to participate however you can in the day of economic disruption.

Sunday, May 3: Respect MO Voters Signature Turn-In

We are arriving in force to hand over our petitions to the Secretary of State in Jefferson City!

11:00 AM: Meet up for Rally & Press Conference
Afterward: Celebration & Awards at the Eagles Club.
RSVP by April 26th

Missouri Alert: Fair Maps & Fair Ballots

Fair Maps: Politicians shouldn’t pick their voters. Demand that Secretary of State Denny Hoskins certifies the People Not Politicians referendum.
- Action: Email Denny Hoskins to certify our referendum.
Let Us Vote! Rally: Join People Not Politicians outside the MO Supreme Court on May 12.

Stop the "Let Politicians Lie" Act (HB 3146): This bill allows deceptive ballot language to confuse voters. Find your Senator and urge a NO vote.

• • • Action Calendar • • •

Apr 27: May Day Prep Zoom Calls
May 1: May Day @ Memorial (JC - Memorial Park)
May 3: Respect MO Voters Petition turn-in (Jefferson City)
May 12: Let Us Vote! Rally (MO Supreme Court)
Jun 13: JC Juneteenth Heritage Festival

Missourians gathered in capitol rotunda

We Stand United Missouri is dedicated to promoting freedom and democracy by empowering Missourians to embrace truth, build community, and take action.