International Labour Day 2024
1st May is also known as International Workers’ Day, This day is dedicated to recognising the contributions and achievements of workers worldwide and promoting workers’ rights and opportunities.
On May 1st, 1886, labour unions in the United States initiated a strike advocating for an eight-hour workday, a pivotal moment in labour history. The strike culminated in the tragic events of May 4th, 1886, at Chicago’s Haymarket Square, where a peaceful rally turned violent with a bomb explosion, resulting in casualties among both civilians and police officers.
In India May 1st, 1923, celebrations were organised in Chennai by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan, led by Comrade Singaravelar, who arranged two significant meetings to honour this occasion.
Significance and celebrations
It is a day to honour the Chicago Martyrs. This day symbolises the sacrifices made by workers in their fight for labour rights and serves as a reminder of the importance of workers’ struggles throughout history.
It is a day to provide a platform for advocating for workers’ rights and highlighting the challenges faced by labourers worldwide. That is why, every year a theme is announced by the International Labour Organization to raise awareness about different problems of workers.
International Labour Day brings solidarity and unity in the workers, labour and employees. It brings together people from diverse backgrounds and industries to celebrate their shared achieveme
International Labour Day is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of workers to society and the economy.
This annual observance is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and the crucial role that workers play in the fabric of our societies. By recognising the hard work and sacrifices of the labour force
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