International Workers’ Day: 1st May

International Labour Day (also known as May Day or International Workers’ Day) is celebrated across the world on the 1st of May every year. The day celebrates the struggle, dedication and commitment of the working class and is an annual public holiday in several countries.

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History of the day:

On 1 May 1886, Chicago and a few other cities were the sites of a major union demonstration in support of the eight-hour workday demand. In 1889, the International Socialist Conference declared that in commemoration of the Haymarket affair, 1 May would be an international holiday for the labour force, now known as International Workers’ Day.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• Headquarters of International Labour Organization: Geneva, Switzerland.
• President of International Labour Organization: Guy Ryder.
• International Labour Organization Founded: 1919.

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