Union members and workers unite for May Day rallies in Mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Friday is International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, honoring workers across the U.S. and around the world.

Rallies are set to take place in Mid-Missouri Friday, with one being held in Jefferson City at Memorial Park from 4-9 p.m. LiUNA Local 955 will hold two rallies at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Speaker's Circle on the University of Missouri's campus.

LiUNA Local 955 represents service and maintenance workers at MU, MU Healthcare and UMKC. MU Faculty Librarians and information specialists are trying to join LiUNA Local 955 ahead of a union election scheduled from May 4th through 6th.

LiUNA Local 955 members, along with campus workers, are set to speak at the event regarding the need for a livable wage and collective bargaining rights at the university.

"May Day Strong" organizers are expecting thousands of actions ranging from walkouts to street protests across the U.S.