International Labour Day 2024: History, Significance, and Celebrations
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Labour Day (May Day/Workers' Day) |
| Date | Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 |
| Purpose | Honors workers' contributions and promotes their rights and opportunities |
| Origin | Late 19th century; trade unions and socialist groups designated May 1st |
| Key Historical Event | May 1st, 1886: Labor strike in the U.S. for an eight-hour workday |
| Haymarket Square Event | May 4th, 1886: Peaceful rally turned violent in Chicago, resulting in casualties |
| Significance | Celebrates labor movement and workers' role in society |
| Global Celebrations | Parades, marches, speeches, cultural performances |
| In India | First celebrated on May 1st, 1923 in Chennai by Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan |
| Current Observances | Rallies, seminars, cultural programs by labor unions and political parties |
| ILO Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
| ILO Founded | 1919 |
| ILO Director-General | Gilbert F. Houngbo (11th Director-General) |