What is May Day
What is May Day? May day is an International day. It is celebrated worldwide since 1886. For support of 8 hour-day the labors at Hay market of Chicago city in the state of Illinois in USA protest against the authority. The workers called three-day General strike throughout the USA. Police killed three workers of McCormic Harvesting Machine Co. On May 4 at least 12 people and 7 police officers were killed in a protest rally The eight-hour day became one of the most wanted demands of May Day protest. Since 1886 the labors has got back their right of working time. Before 1886 the workers had to work according to the wish of the authority. The company owners made bound workers to work more than eight hours. It was illegal and unlawful. The workers of Hay market has establish labor's right. Significance of May Day: May day or first day of May is a significant day to the workers worldwide. Still it is not maintain in many countries. It's activity is limited on Government ...