Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Manipur, Tamil Nadu and Odisha joined the list of leaders who took to Twitter to extend their greetings to the nation on International Labor Day.
May 1 is the International Day of Workers or International Labor Day dedicated to workers and laborers across the world. This day celebrates workers and aims to spread awareness of their rights.
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot thanked the labor force for their contribution in building the nation and wrote, “On International Labor Day, greetings to our hard working labor force, who toil day and night contributing immensely in the progress of our nation. We also renew our commitment towards the welfare of our workers and to bring prosperity in their lives.”
Manipur CM Biren Singh said that “the world is incomplete without the contribution of the labourers” while extending his gratitude and appreciation “to all the workers of every field.”
MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu’s chief minister was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that the “DMK government stands not only for extending greetings on Labor Day but also stands for the upliftment of the labourers.”
Committing to protect their “dignity, health and welfare” of the labourers, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted, “On #LabourDay, salute the commitment, dedication & hardwork of countless workers who play an instrumental role in ensuring development and progress of the nation. ”
Union minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted: “Happy Labor Day to all the workers who have contributed significantly in nation building. #Shramikdiwas (sic.)”
Here are interesting facts about the history and significance of International Labor Day:
– Labor Day is said to have its origins in the labor union movement in the United States. A union of workers had announced a general strike in 1886 for an 8-hour workday instead of a 16-hour workday. After this, it became an annual event and May 1 was celebrated as Labor Day.
– Labor Day was reportedly first celebrated on May 1, 1890. The first Labor’s Day in India was celebrated in 1923 in Chennai as per reports.
– People across the world observe the day by conducting marches to spread awareness for the rights of workers and save them from exploitation.
– In the US and Canada, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September.
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