International Labour Day

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World Labour Day is celebrated every year on 1 May in support of workers' respect, their unity and their rights.

• These days are also known as Labour Day, May Day, and Majdur diwas.

• On May 1, the uncertain working hours of the workers of the world were converted into 8 hours.

• The foundation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat is also celebrated on 1st May.

• History of Labour Day

• International Labour Day started with a movement in America on May 1, 1886.

• Labour Day was started in Madras on 1 May 1923 by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan in India.