May day articles
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May Day: Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day | Explained News
May 1 is observed as “May Day”, also referred to as “International Workers’ Day” and “Labour Day” in different countries across the world. The day commemorates the contributions of workers, and the labour movement. The Haymarket Affair Although observed as an ancient northern hemisphere spring festival initially, May 1 became associated with the Labour Movement in the late 19th century. The decision was taken in memory of Chicago’s Haymarket Affair, which took place on May 4, 1886, when a...
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May Day as Workers' Day | | azdailysun.com
On May 1, 1916, employees of the Puritan Underwear Company participated in the May Day worker’s parade in New York City. As captured in a photograph by the Bain News
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May Day protests, frolics and a volcano: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading