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Quick Facts : May Day / Labour Day
| Date: 1st May |
Type:
National |
Also Called:
International Workers' Day |
| Celebrations:
Street demonstrations |
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May Day also known as Labour Day or
International Workers' Day celebrated every
year on 1st May. This day is a national
holiday in more than 80 countries and also
celebrated unofficially in many other
countries.
May Day originates from the United States
labor union movement in the late 19th
Century, particularly the eight-hour day
movement, which advocated eight hours for
work per day. In Late nineteenth century the
working conditions were severe and unsafe.
Working people had to work 12-16 hours per
day. In 1884 the FOLTU (Federation of
Organized Trades and Labor Unions) which
later became the American Federation of
Labor passed a resolution that "eight hours
shall constitute a legal day's labor from
and after 1st May, 1886". By 1886 around
250,000 workers were involved in the
eight-hour Day movement. On 1st May, 1886
several labour unions across the US went on
strike, demanding a standard eight hours of
workday. On 4th May there was bloodshed in
Chicago's Haymarket, a bomb was thrown by a
revolutionist led to the deaths of a dozen
of people and the injury of over 100 people.
Five years later this day is recognized as a
holiday by a socialist organization.
May Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the
contributions, workers have made to make the
world strong and prosper. This day is
dedicated to the workers for their economic
and social achievements. |
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Other holidays celebrated in United Kingdom (UK)
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