Labor Day Crowds Across Oregon Protest Trump’s Policies and Call for Worker Rights

Thousands of Oregonians across the state called for change during Labor Day marches in several cities, as part of broader initiatives under the No Kings Collective.

Portland Labor Day Marches Call For Change

Organized by the group 50501 Portland, part of a broader initiative by the No Kings Collective —a coalition focused on channeling protest energy into political action —a protest took place on Monday afternoon aimed at rallying the community against what organizers called the systematic dismantling of democracy under the Trump administration.

Participants gathered at the Battleship Oregon Memorial in Tom McCall Waterfront Park at noon as organizers cited threats to women’s rights, immigrant rights, and the targeting of transgender communities, and other issues, calling for the removal of the current administration.

The march followed a two-mile loop through downtown Portland and over the Burnside and Morrison bridges, concluding at Waterfront Park at approximately 2:45 p.m., when the crowd dispersed from the area.

Portland police officers communicated with organizers and assisted them with traffic control at several intersections during the march. No incidents were reported during the non-violent protest.

Medford Labor Day “Workers over Billionaires” Protests

A “Workers over Billionaires” protest that took place at Medford’s Veterans Memorial Park on Labor Day drew hundreds of participants. As part of a nationwide demonstration, protesters sought to give community members a chance to speak out in support of union worker rights and the administration.

Participants provided several reasons for their involvement, highlighting their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration on issues such as labor laws and regulations.

Eugene Labor Day Protests Against Trump Policies

Over 1,000 protests took place nationwide. On Sunday, over a hundred Eugene residents went downtown to protest the Trump administration.

Protesters held up signs criticizing many of President Trump’s policies and actions launched in his second term, including his crackdown on immigrants, deployment of armed National Guard troops into Democratic cities, and global tariffs.

Union activists who attended the march said Trump’s policies are harmful to working-class Americans.