International Labour Day- May 1ST

May 1, 2024

International Labour Day or Workers Day is celebrated on 1^st May every year.
- It is also called May Day.
It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of workers’ struggles for justice and dignity.
Every year, it is celebrated with a theme decided by the International Labour Organization.
- This year, the focus is on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate.
ILO focuses on different labour problems and bringing awareness to the world.
Origin–
- It originated from the Haymarket affair in 1886, it commemorates the sacrifices of those who fought for fundamental labour rights, including the eight-hour workday.
- May 1st was declared International Labour Day by the Second International in 1889 to commemorate the struggle for labour rights and to remember the events that occurred in Chicago.
- In India, the first Labour Day or May Day was celebrated in Madras by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan on May 1, 1923.