00:00labor day may 1st a day to honor workers labor day also known as international workers day
00:19or mayday is celebrated every year on may 1st in many countries around the world
00:24it is a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers and promoting workers rights and social
00:31justice the day is recognized as a symbol of the struggle for fair wages safe working conditions
00:38and reasonable working hours the historical background the origins of labor day go back to
00:46the labor union movement in the 19th century especially in the united states during the
00:52industrial revolution workers often had to work 12 to 16 hours a day six or even seven days a week
01:00in extremely unsafe and unhealthy conditions workers including children were exploited and there were no
01:07laws to protect them in response to these conditions labor unions began to demand reforms one of their
01:15major demands was the establishment of an eight-hour work day the demand gained momentum in the united
01:22states and on may 1st 1886 a nationwide strike was organized the haymarket affair the turning point
01:32the most significant event that led to the international observance of mayday was the haymarket affair in
01:39chicago on may 4th 1886 during a peaceful rally in support of the eight-hour work day an unknown person threw a bomb at the police
01:51the explosion killed several police officers and civilians in response the police fired on the crowd resulting
01:59in more deaths and injuries following the incident several labor leaders were arrested and later executed even though
02:07there was no proof of their involvement in the bombing the event became a symbol of the struggle
02:12for workers rights and was commemorated across the globe in 1889 the international socialist congress
02:20declared may 1st as international workers day to honor the haymarket martyrs and to continue the fight
02:27for labor rights labor day around the world labor day is observed in more than 80 countries as a public holiday
02:36although the history behind the day is similar everywhere different countries celebrate it in unique ways
02:43in europe large parades and rallies are held especially in countries like france germany and italy in
02:51india labor day was first celebrated in 1923 in chennai then madras by the labor kisan party in pakistan
03:00the day is marked with processions speeches and seminars focused on labor laws and worker welfare
03:07in china and many asian countries it is a major public holiday with celebrations and time off from work
03:15in the united states however labor day is celebrated on the first monday of september and may 1st is not
03:21observed as a labor-related holiday purpose and significance today labor day is more than just a holiday
03:30it serves several important purposes to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for workers rights
03:37to raise awareness about the importance of fair wages decent working hours and safe working
03:43environments to unite workers across different industries and countries in solidarity to demand
03:50reforms and improvements in labor laws and social protections in today's modern world while many
03:58workers enjoy rights and protections won through decades of struggle millions still face exploitation
04:06child labor forced labor and unsafe conditions labor day remains a powerful reminder of the progress made
04:15and the challenges still ahead conclusion labor day celebrated on may 1st is a tribute to the strength
04:23unity and resilience of workers it is a day that recognizes the efforts of those who build our cities
04:31educate our children care for the sick produce our food and keep our economies running
04:40as we celebrate labor day we must continue to work towards a fair
04:44just and dignified life for every worker around the world
04:56so
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