On Saturday, May 3, the International Committee of the Fourth International and the World Socialist Web Site will hold our annual International Online May Day Rally, uniting workers from across the globe in the fight against fascism, dictatorship, and war.

The return of Donald Trump to office marks a turning point in the global crisis of capitalism. His administration has rapidly advanced a fascistic agenda, dismantling democratic rights, escalating attacks on immigrants, launching a trade war, and preparing for military conflicts throughout the world. A chilling crackdown on student activists for opposing the genocide in Gaza has seen hundreds targeted, including Mahmoud Khalil, Momodou Taal, and Rümeysa Öztürk, who have faced arrests, deportation threats, and visa revocations for their courageous protests.

Backed by billionaires like Elon Musk, Trump embodies the oligarchic rule driving staggering inequality and imperialist aggression. Trump’s policies reflect the global shift of capitalist governments toward authoritarianism in the service of oligarchy—from Germany’s AfD to Italy’s Meloni and Argentina’s Milei. The ruling class worldwide is responding to the economic crisis and social opposition with militarism and repression.

These developments underscore the urgent need for a unified international movement of the working class, which is increasingly mobilizing against war, inequality, and repression. This year’s May Day rally will present a socialist program to unify workers internationally in the struggle against capitalism. It will outline a revolutionary perspective to end imperialist violence and build a society based on equality and human need.

The rally will be streamed live at wsws.org/mayday. You can register using the form on this page. Please make a donation to help us build the rally, and promote this event as widely as possible to build a powerful movement against fascism and war!