On this Labor Day, workers rallied in South Florida to send a clear message to the billionaire class and to honor the contributions of workers.

The group called “Workers Over Billionaires” held protests across the country, including in downtown Miami, to demand that wages keep up with inflation.

“We’re out here standing up for the rights of workers across the country. We’re currently at the point in history where we’ve gone the longest period without raising the minimum wage. If it had kept track with productivity, it would be 3.5 times what it is right now,” said protestor Martin Vidal.

Those who rallied say the inability for many residents to buy a home is unjust.

“In 1965, CEOs were paid 21 times what the typical worker was. Today, they’re paid a whopping 290 times what the typical

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