May 1 celebrates laborers' invaluable role in society.
May 1, 1886, sparked the global labor movement.
Haymarket Riot Legacy
May 1, 1889, marks the official celebration inception.
Second International's Declaration
May 1, 1923, witnessed India's first Labor Day.
Labour Day's Genesis in India
Labor movement strives for better pay, benefits, and schedules.
Advocating for Worker Rights
May 1 empowers workers to unite for collective rights.
Empowering Workers
Global movement aims to standardize an 8-hour workday.
The Fight for the Eight-Hour Workday
ILO's efforts led to global recognition of 8-hour workday.
Hours of Work Convention (1919)
Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, worldwide.
Universal Standards for Working Hours
May 1: A day to honor labor's enduring impact.
Celebrating Solidarity