Recently on the occasion of Labour Day, your school conducted a special assembly. Describe the event in about 120 words.
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Speech on Labour Day
In order to honor the contribution of working women and men, we celebrate Labour Day. On the first day of May, we observe Labour Day in India. Moreover, we also know it by the name of May Day.
This day corresponds to the International worker’s day that is celebrated around the world. In 80 countries around the world that include India celebrate this day and observe it as a national holiday.
Origin of Labour Day
It was first celebrated in Chennai (then Madras) in 1923 and its history dates back to 1886. This was the day on which labour union of the United States of America takes the decision to go on a strike for the fulfilment of their demands.
Even though the protests in the U.S. didn’t lead to any immediate result, however, it helped to establish the 8-hour workday norm in India and other countries of the world. From there onwards, Labour Day is observed as the day for parades and demonstrations all around the globe.