International Labour Day 2024: History, Significance, Facts, Greetings

International Labour Day 2024: More than 80 countries observe International Labour Day, also known as May Day or Workers Day, on May 1.

This day commemorates the significant contributions of workers and marks the historic labor movement that promoted workers' rights and opportunities.

There are many countries where Labour Day is a national holiday, allowing organizations to launch campaigns aimed at improving the lives of their employees.

Starting at the bottom up will create positive changes for the country and the world.

Workers and the working class are the backbone of any society.

To mark May Day 2024, left-wing parties and workers' unions are organizing parades, marches, and speeches.

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History

Laborers in America demonstrated in 1886, demanding eight hours of work per day.

Soon, however, the demonstration went out of hand and several people were injured in Chicago.

Known as The Haymarket Affair, this incident marked the start of International Labour Day.

In 1889, the Chicago protests inspired a meeting in Paris to commemorate May Day annually.

In 1891, the International 2nd Congress acknowledged May Day as an annual event as a result of Raymond Lavigne's proposal for international demonstrations to commemorate the Haymarket events.

In 1923, the first May Day celebrations were organized in Chennai by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan, led by Comrade Singaravelar, who arranged two important meetings.

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Significance

On International Labour Day, we recognize the contributions of workers and the working class to society and the country.

In addition, it encourages workers to learn about their rights so they can protect themselves from exploitation.

Additionally, it encourages people to work together to improve the working and living conditions of workers.

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Facts About International Labour Day

• Despite its origins in the Haymarket affair in Chicago, International Labour Day is celebrated in Canada and the USA on the first Monday in September, not May 1.
• More than 80 countries celebrate May Day.
• In 1923, The Labour Kisan Party Of Hindustan celebrated the first May Day in Chennai (then Madras).
• Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are also celebrated on May 1.
• Labor Day was first celebrated in Canada in 1872, 10 years before it was celebrated in the United States.

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Greetings

• We salute and thank the workers in every field on this Labour Day.
• Happy Labour Day! May you have a restful day and may you continue to find joy in your career.
• May all workers have the opportunity to join unions and advocate for their rights. Have a wonderful Labor Day.
• We celebrate Labour Day by celebrating the people who have turned bricks and mortar into living spaces.
• Happy Labour Day to all! Hard work is either a lesson or a success.
• It's time to relax after delivering your best. Best wishes for the 1st of May.
• Happy Labour Day to all. Let your work speak for you.
• Wishing you a very happy Labour Day. Be proud of what you do.
• The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others. Happy Labor Day!
• To all the workers out there, thank you for your endless efforts. Happy Labour Day!

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