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CHICAGO - Workers along with community, advocacy and faith groups rallied in Chicago on Labor Day in protest of President Donald Trump, who has threatened to send National Guard troops into the city to help fight crime.

What we know:

The "Workers Over Billionaires" demonstration, organized by the Chicago Federation of Labor and others, began at 11 a.m. Monday at the Haymarket Memorial, located at 151 N. Desplaines St.

The event included a speaking program followed by a march to several West Loop locations that organizers say "have ties to the Trump agenda and its dismantling of workers’ rights."

Scheduled speakers included local and national labor leaders, elected officials—including Mayor Brandon Johnson—community leaders, and Rev. Jamal Bryant.

What they're saying:

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