A small group of demonstrators gathered outside Fairbanks City Hall on Cushman Street for a Labor Day protest, carrying signs and flags in support of various causes.
The protest, made up of about 100 who were largely older participants, many of whom appeared to be retirees, featured Palestinian flags, Ukrainian flags, upside-down American flags, a sign in Spanish, and signs with messages such as “Equity for All,” “Due Process for All,” “Welcome the Oppressed,” “Resist Evil,” and “Stop Fascism.”
The event had the feel of a union-driven rally, though the turnout was modest compared to past Labor Day gatherings. Organizers and participants, many of them in their 50s and up, emphasized traditional labor themes mixed with broader social and political causes.
Photos from the scene show demonstrators spread across the steps of City Hall, their messages aimed at both local and national issues.
