May Day: Workers around the globe celebrate International Workers’ Day
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May Day: Workers around the globe celebrate International Workers’ Day
On May 1 workers around the globe unite to celebrate International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, an international holiday dedicated to raising awareness for working conditions and labor rights.
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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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