Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the nationwide day of protest on May 1, despite the Chicago Teachers Union's call for classes to be cancelled due to disruption for students and staff. The union has been pushing for May 1 as a teacher-directed professional development day, aimed at protesting the Trump administration and advocating for immigrant and labor rights. Interim CPS CEO Macquline King, who will lead the district permanently starting July 1, has so far refused to cancel class citing concerns of disruption for families. Despite this, Johnson did not directly confirm whether schools would be open or open. The mayor also highlighted the need for major political action to raise taxes on America's wealthiest individuals and companies.