(COLORADO SPRINGS) — People across the United States are participating in a rally called “Workers over Billionaires” on Labor day. They’re protesting what they’re calling a billionaire takeover of the U.S. government.
You can find a map of all the locations by clicking here. The protest in Colorado Springs is from 1-3 p.m. at City Hall.
According to the protest’s website, their demands include protecting Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working-class people. They’re also calling for investments into things like schools, healthcare, and housing for all.
“Billionaires are converting the government into their private slush fund and just passed the largest wealth giveaway in the history of the US. The money they take from working families, they put in billionaires’ pockets and set aside to fund a private army of ICE agents,” the website reads, “We are working people rising up to stop the billionaire takeover–not just through the ballot box or the courts, but through building a bigger and stronger movement. We are growing our movement and fighting for a country that is more fair, just, equitable, and free for all of us—and not just a chosen few.”
Additionally, protesters are demanding an investment in “people not wars”. They’d also like to “Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities.”
FOX21 News will be attending the “Workers over Billionaires” protest in Colorado Springs. We will update this article with more information after speaking with protestors.

