May Day/International Labour Day

Context: 

Labour Day, May Day, or Worker’s Day was celebrated on 1 May. 

About May Day : 

• Aim: To educate workers about their rights and the contributions they make. 

• The theme for Labour Day 2023 is “A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.”
• In India, people started observing the day on 1 May 1923 after the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan was initiated and Comrade Singaravelar helmed the celebrations. 

                                                                                                                             News Source: The Indian Express

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