International Workers’ Day Celebrations around the World (2024)

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2024-05-02 01:29:53

Hello, Wednesday, May 1, 2024it is a long awaited day since its anniversary International Workers’ Day o Working Day, day in which it is recognized the fight of the employees for the respect of their labor rights. But not all countries celebrate the same day, countries like United States of America and Canada They celebrate the so-called Labor Day, the first Monday in September.

In 1886, factory workers in the United States demanded fairer working days, since they worked 12 and 18 hours. They were the American Federation of Labor with the motto “Eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure and eight hours of rest” was getting louder in the streets. It wouldn’t be until three years later when the Conference of Socialist Workers of the Second International May 1 was declared as Labor Day to demand labor rights and the eight hour day.

When is Labor Day celebrated in Mexico?

I Mexicoit is commemorated labor struggle since 1913 in the government of Álvaro Obregón. However, it was not until 1925 when 1 May was officially established to celebrate and mobilized in different states of the Republicwith the aim of making visible the lack of rights for workers.

When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

Known as Labor Day, it is celebrated on the first Monday in September. Its initiation in a parade held in New York on September 5, 1882 organized by the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor. This date is also used in Puerto Rico and Canada to celebrate Labor Day.

When is Labor Day celebrated in Spain?

I Spainhe 1 May, Labor Day, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. It’s one day holiday across the countrygiving opportunity to workers and families reflect on the importance of work achievements and the struggles are still pending.

However, the festivals are not uniform in all regions. The IS community of Madrid A distinction is made with add two holidays more with the May calendar: the May 2Madrid Community Day, and the 3 Maycreating a four day long weekend. This allows many workers to enjoy a well-earned rest, especially during this period.

Other regions are joining this initiative, for example Asturias, Cantabria and Navarrein the case of the days 2 and 3 May They are too non-lecture. This provides students and families with a longer holiday periodpromote rest and enjoyment on these important dates.

When is Labor Day celebrated in Japan?

he Labor Day in Japanto celebrate all 23 November instead of 1 May As in the rest of the countries, it is a national holiday that commemorates the manpower and express thanks to the workers out of the country. Its origin dates back to the time of Asuka (6th and 7th centuries)when it was celebrated as a Harvest festivalcalled Niinimasai. In this festival, the people, mainly farmershe thanked the kami (synthetic gods) because of the abundance of rice and other products. The emperor presided over the ceremony, offering new rice to the gods before tasting it. This tradition lasted until Second World War.

After the surrender of Japan in 1945, the American occupation put an end to the imperial nature of the Niinamesai, considering it a reflection of Shinto influence. In 1948, the Labor Day (Kinro Kansha no Hello), inspired by the festivities Thanks y Labor Day (Labor Day) of the United States. This new celebration honored work in general, not just agricultural work, and included all sectors, from service industries to research.

When is Labor Day celebrated in Colombia?

he Labor Day in Colombiaalso know as International Workers’ Day o First May, celebrated every first day of the fifth month of the year. It is a national holiday that honors the labor movement and workers’ rights throughout South America.

When is Labor Day celebrated in the Dominican Republic?

As in the rest of the countries, the Labor Day in The Dominican Republicalso know as International Workers’ Day o First May, celebrated every first day of the fifth month of the year. For this year, the The Dominican Ministry of Labor has reiterated to the business community and all workers in the Central American country that this date is a working day and The holiday was changed to Monday, April 29. The workers had to return to their daily work on Tuesday, April 30, as established by the Gray 139-97taking into account the application of holidays.

When is Labor Day celebrated in Canada?

Canada It is another of the countries where the International Workers’ Day is not celebrated 1 May but the first Monday in September. This festival, called Labor Day, commemorating the beginning of organized labor and has been celebrated since 1872 and celebrations include parades and picnics. This date also serves to celebrate the start of the Canadian school year.

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