
01/05/2025
DID YOU KNOW?
May 1st, often known as International Workers' Day or Labor Day, commemorates the labor movement's struggle for workers' rights, particularly the fight for the eight-hour workday. Its origins trace back to the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886, where a peaceful rally advocating for shorter working hours turned violent after a bomb was thrown, leading to clashes between workers and police. This event galvanized labor activists worldwide, making May 1st a symbol of worker solidarity and the ongoing struggle for fair labor conditions.