♦ International Labour Day (International Workers Day) is observed every year on May 1 to honour the workers who fought for their rights, including better working conditions and fairer working hours.

♦ International Labour Day comes from the American labour movement of the late 19th century.

♦ A nationwide strike for an eight-hour workday that started in 1886 was commemorated on May 1st.  

♦ In India, Labour Day, which is marked on May 1, was observed in Chennai in 1923 and serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of upholding social justice and safeguarding the rights of workers.