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International Workers’ Day

Relevance of Labour Day in present-day corporate setup

With debates on working hours, especially the recent discussion on the seventy-hour work week setup proposed by Narayan Murthy, which took over the corporate world by storm, work-life balance, and mental health, it has become the need of the hour that we take a trip down memory lane to recollect why we recognise the day. With every passing day, employees are expected to devote almost half of their day or more towards work to be ahead in the race in hopes of better pay, recognition, and promotion.

200 arrested as chaos erupts at May Day rally in Paris

Participants clashed with the riot police and damaged properties during the traditional march to mark the international Workers' Day

Political leaders greet workers on Labour Day

In India, Labour Day is a public holiday held on every 1 May. It is celebrated as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas. The holiday is tied to labour movements for communist and socialist political parties.

Google celebrates 2018 Labour Day with doodle

The day is a national holiday in India and its origin dates back to the late 19th century when the trade union and labour movements were growing in the US.

Mamata Banerjee greets working class on May Day

In India, Labour Day is a public holiday held on every 1 May. It is celebrated as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas. The holiday is tied to labour movements for communist and socialist political parties.