Dozens of marchers gathered this morning in downtown Bakersfield for a Labor Day march. 

Hundreds with horns, noise makers and signs met at the Liberty Bell near Truxtun Ave. and Chester Ave. around 10:30 a.m.

There were speeches, chants and cheers as the group of activists, union members and community leaders gathered around. 

After several people spoke the more than 100 people lined up in the middle of the roadway and marched down to the County Administration Building. 

The goal of today was to fight for fair wages and the right to unionize. 

People from all walks of life were marching, such as Jean Bornstein who is a social worker for the Kern County Department of Human Services.

“We often times put ourselves at risk and it’s to help serve and protect the children and the community,” she said.

She was marching and fighting for a pay increase.

“I feel like it’s not fair that they refuse to offer any kind of cost of living increase.”

The group, marching in unity, urged elected leaders to work with the people. 

“We have not have an increase, not even a cost of living increase for 10 years and the board of supervisors is still offering zero," Bornstein said.

The after their march, there were more speeches before the march concluded. 

"Do I think that the march will make a difference? I hope so." said Bornstein. 

Bakersfield residents weren't the only ones taking part in a Labor Day march. Others gathered in Los Angeles for a march supporting unions and urging lawmakers to raise the minimum wage.