Happy International workers' day!🧑🔧🧑🏭
International Workers’ day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is observed on May 1st every year to celebrate the strength, dedication, and achievements of the working class. Dedicated to the working class, this day is also observed to raise awareness about issues like forced labour, minimum wage law, rights of migrant workers, etc. This Day is celebrated to encourage international labour associations.
History of International Workers’ Day🧾
In the 19th century, when Industrialisation was at its peak, labours worked relentlessly to meet the demands of the public. At that time, the working hours were as long as 10-16 hours a day. And the working conditions were not safe for the labourers. Due to this a number of workers faced difficulties, and some even died because of the unsafe working conditions and long working hours. To stop this and provide justice to the labour class, several movements took place in the late 19th century.
The eight-hour day movement was one such movement. This movement was initiated to set a specific time for work. Started in Britain in the early 19th century, the movement quickly gained popularity in other countries as well.
Labour Day in different countries🌍
In Ghana, the day is celebrated with a parade by trade unions and labour associations.
In the US and Canada, Labour Day is observed on the 1st Monday of September. Labour Day is an annual holiday, and people celebrate the achievements of the workers from various fields.
Communist countries such as Cuba and the former Soviet Union countries recognise May Day as an important event. Celebrations in these countries especially feature elaborate workforce parades.
Quotes:
“It is only through labour and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
“No work is insignificant. All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Quiz:
https://wordwall.net/resource/1880509/engleski-jezik/international-workers-day
