INDIANAPOLIS Labor Day rallies took place Monday in Indianapolis and Bloomington as part of a nationwide "Workers Over Billionaires" protest.

The demonstrations were part of the "50-50-1" initiative, which organizers say rejects the billionaire capitalist agenda and aims to build a country that puts people first. The national nonviolent effort launched in May.

In Indianapolis, protesters gathered at the Indiana State Capitol. A separate rally was held outside the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington from noon to 3 p.m.

One of the chief demands of "50-50-1" is for the government to protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security and other programs for working people.

Michelle Bloom, who attended the Bloomington rally, said the erosion of rights concerns her most.

"Without rights, if on

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