International Labour Day 2024: The Second International, an organisation of socialist and labour parties, declared May 1 as the International Labour day in 1889. Here’s all you need to know about this day.
International Labour day or May day is celebrated on May 1 every year to commemorate the efforts and sacrifices of the workers’ class. It is celebrated in over 80 countries across the world.
Labour has great importance in every kind of work. Factories can’t convert raw materials into finished goods without labour. Therefore, labour day raises awareness about the importance of labour.
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International Labour Day 2024:- History
The Second International, an organisation of socialist and labour parties, declared May 1 as the International Labour day in 1889. This day commemorates the Haymarket riot in Chicago in 1886.
Workers protested against the severe labour laws, violations of workers’ rights, poor working conditions and long working hours. They demanded eight-hour workday instead of sixteen-hour. As a result, confrontation took place between the police and the workers. Four workers died during this confrontation. In 1916, the US recognise the eight-hour workdays.
In India, the first International Labour day was celebrated in 1923 by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan led by Comrade Singaravelar. It was observed in Madras (now Chennai). In India, Labour Day is also known as ‘Kamgar Din’, ‘Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas’, ‘Kamgar Diwas’ in Marathi and ‘Uzhaopalar Naal’ in Tamil.
International Labour Day 2024:- Significance
Labour Day is celebrated to empower the workers and educate them about their rights and responsibilities. In many countries, schools, colleges, private and government offices remain closed on this day. The International Labour Organisation organises events and programmes to celebrate this day.
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