Most of us celebrates International Workers Day on May 1, but only some of us are aware of its history.

Today, we will talk about Labor Day, its history, and its specialties of this year.

Origin and History of Labor Day

Labor Day originates back to the late 19th century movement of workers across America, Haymarket square, for their rights, safety, and protection on May 1, 1886. Workers launched the strike and their first and foremost demand was an eight-hour working day. Before that, workers usually used to work 10 to 16 hours with little to no rest. The slogan raised “Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will!” became the voice of the crowd.

The other issue raising within the workers was the income problem. The workers, especially the immigrant, were not given the salary they deserved, while the authorities were enjoying the profit. Workers were unable to provide a decent life to their family and themselves which created the unrest feelings among them.

In the beginning, protesters were calmly protesting and just wanted to grasp other people attention towards labor rights and working conditions. But as the rally progressed, the condition worsened. In short, some Individuals threw bomb at the police, who were there to disperse the crowd, which created chaos and destruction, but at last workers got their rights, and labors day is a proof.

Specialties of Labor Day

Labor Day is a marked international public holiday every year. It is celebrated every year in every country to recognize the hardship and honor the contribution of workers in nations development. This is being done with the help of events that include rallies, seminars, and discussions focusing on labor rights, workplace safety, and fair wages. It is not only a public holiday but a reminder for everyone to reconsider their work condition and their demanding rights.

Fun Facts About Labor Day

Labor Day is internationally celebrated on first of May, but in US and Canada, it is celebrated on the first of September.

The first U.S. Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union.

The first country to recognize Labor Day officially was Oregon in 1887.

Labor’s Day and Todays World

Although in today’s world Labor Day is celebrated cheerfully, but still workers are suffering for their rights and are not treated respectfully.

The Amazon workers case is the perfect example. The workers who dedicated their services for this companies are now facing financial uncertainty while waiting patiently for the payments they were promise, but they never received. Is this the protection of their rights?

To summarize it all up, Labor Day is not only about holiday, and celebration, but it is to recognize the rights of workers who are working hard for our nation and spread awareness about. They should be given financial and workplace security.