Happy Labour Day Wishes, Facebook Status for Labour Day: a blog about Labour day and how to enjoy the day
Why is May 1 the date for International Workers’ Day? It all goes back to a strike by workers in Chicago in 1886. The workers were on strike to demand an eight-hour workday, and after police fired on them, the movement spread throughout the country (and later, internationally). In 1889, it was decided that the day would be commemorated every year on May 1—and it has been since.
The date commemorates a historic event in U.S. labor history that happened in Chicago in 1886: About 300,000 workers went on strike for an eight-hour work day, but police eventually shot and killed four of them during a confrontation over the issue on May 3. The following day, May 4, another protest was organized and a bomb was thrown at police. Police then fired into the crowd and killed more people. Several anarchists were later charged with murder and executed (though some historians believe an agent provocateur may have been responsible for the bombing). So in 1889, the Second International (an organization that allowed countries to work together to promote labor rights) decided that May 1 should be celebrated as International Workers' Day to commemorate the event, as well as to call for an end to exploitative working conditions around the world.
Labor Day has an interesting history in the United States. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882, when 10,000 workers marched in New York City, and then states began passing legislation making Labor Day a legal holiday. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make it an official holiday—though at the time no one knew it would later be celebrated across the nation. It wasn't until 1894, however, that President Grover Cleveland declared it a national holiday.
Why do we celebrate Labour Day in India?
In India, we celebrate Labour Day on the first of May. Labour Day is also known as International Workers' Day. It is a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement, socialists, communists or anarchists. The major purpose of this day is to promote and encourage the importance of equality in job opportunities and rights. This day provides us with an opportunity to appreciate all the hard work the working class people put in every day to make our lives comfortable.
Top 5 Most Popular Labour Day Greetings 2017: Happy Labour Day Wishes.
1. We're thankful for all your hard work! Happy Labor Day.
2. Wishing a very Happy Labour Day to all the champions of labor.
3. In union is strength! Wishing you and your family prosperity on this Labor Day.
4. Enjoy this Labor Day, you have earned it!
5. Respect the labor, enjoy the day off!
Labour Day Message: Here's What Our PM Narendra Modi Said On Labour Day.
On International Workers' Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to working class of the country and said that their hard work and dedication are central to India's progress.
In a tweet, PM Modi said "Tributes to the hardworking labourers of our nation on Labour Day. These labourers play a vital role in India's progress."
"Greetings to you on May Day. The labour force is the backbone of any development or prosperity in a nation," he further said in another tweet.
May 1 is celebrated as Labour Day or International Workers' Day all around the world. It is an annual holiday that celebrates the achievements of workers across the globe.
The day is observed to pay tribute to those who fought for eight-hour workday and continues to be celebrated as an official holiday in many countries around the world.
India is celebrating the 122nd International Labour Day today. The day celebrates the spirit of labour and the labourers. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to workers who help build the nation.
"On International Workers' Day, greetings to all those who work hard and contribute towards creating a better world. We salute the determination and dedication of our hard-working labourers," PM Modi tweeted.
Labour Day is also called May Day in India. It is celebrated on May 1 every year to pay tribute to the struggle of millions of workers. In India, Labour Day was first celebrated in 1923 by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan in Chennai. A year later, the day was recognised as "May Day" by the Second International Congress held in Paris in July 1889.
In India, Labour Day is also referred to as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din in Hindi and Karmikara Dinacharane in Kannada. This day is a national holiday in India and many other countries around the world.
"The government has always given priority to providing social security through various laws relating to employment, especially for unorganized workers," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a speech at a labour conference