Write an essay on Internation Labour Day
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It has also been declared as the national holiday in almost 80 countries of the world whereas it is being celebrated as an unofficial event in most of the countries. It the US and Canada, it is (Labour Day) celebrated on 1st Monday of the September month as an annual holiday for celebrating the great achievements of the workers working in various fields.
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2018
International Labour Day 2018 will be celebrated by the people (socialists and labour unions) all over the world on 1st of May, at Tuesday.
WHY IS MAY DAY CELEBRATED?
International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated to finish the struggle as well as to promote the requirement of eight-hour work day. Earlier the working condition of the laborer was very severe and working hours was 10 to 16 hour a day even in the unsafe conditions. Deaths, injuries and other dreadful conditions of the workers were very common at the workplace during the 1860’s and working people were very agitated throughout the workday until the 8-hour workday was declared.
The rising death of the working class people (men, women and children) in many working industries, required to raise the voice for the safety of the working group people by decreasing their working hours in the industries. After the lots of efforts made by the workers and socialists, eight-hours was declared as the legal time for the workers in the national convention at Chicago in 1884 by the American Federation of Labor.
Many people have sacrificed their lives during the Haymarket Massacre which was held in the Chicago during the strike of workers. May Day is celebrated to commemorate the event of Haymarket Massacre as well as to promote the social and economic achievements of the working group people.
Labour day is celebrated on the 1st may in many countries including India ,Libya , Mexico to name few. the day is dedicated to the labourers and workers.
Labour around the world toil hard to make a living. A special day is dedicated to celebrate their hardwork and determination.The condition of the labourers was very poor in the earlier times. They were required to toil hard and work for up to 15 hours a day. They suffered injuries and faced other horrible problems at their workplace. Despite the hard work put in by them, these people were paid meagre wages. The increasing number of health problems incurred by these people due to the long working hours and lack of good sources to get those problems cured led to the labour unions raising voice against this system. Agitated labourers formed unions that fought for their rights for quite a while. Following this, the 8-hour work shift was set for the labourers and working class people. This is also referred to as the eight hour day movement. As per this, a person should work only for eight hours. He must get eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest. Labour Day has its origin in this movement.
Though the history and origin of Labour Day differs in different countries however the main reason behind it remains the same and that is unfair treatment of the labour class. It was quite unfortunate that the class of people that contributed immensely towards the infrastructural development of the country was treated poorly. Various movements took place against this in different parts of the world and this day finally came into being.
Labour Day in India – Celebration
Just as in various other parts of the world, Labour Day is a day of celebration for the people belonging to the labour class in India too. On this day, protests are carried out against any unjust practice being followed against the labourers by any organization. Processions are also carried out to demonstrate that the labourers stand united and will not tolerate any unreasonable demand by the capitalists. Speeches are delivered by prominent leaders to promote unity amid the labourers. Labour unions also conduct picnics and other recreational activities.
ConclusionThe labour class is indeed the one that requires indulging in various laborious tasks. A special day to appreciate and recognize their contribution towards the society is certainly well-deserved.
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