Workers from around the world will be holding activities to mark the 11th World Day for Decent Work on 7 October. This year’s global theme, “Change the Rules”, highlights the deeply entrenched injustice of the global economic system alongside shrinking democratic space and deteriorating labour rights in many countries, documented […]
World Day for Decent Work – 7 October
Since 2015, the richest 1% has owned more wealth than the rest of the planet (Oxfam). 71% of people say governments should work towards a pay rise for workers (ITUC Global Poll 2017). 80% of people say the minimum wage in their country is too low (ITUC Global Poll 2017). […]
Labor Day – 1st May
About May Day/Labor Day Inspired by ancient Greek festivals like the Anthesteria, May Day was originally a celebration of spring and the rebirth taking place in nature during that time of the year. Traditionally, May Day is characterized by the gathering of flowers and the fertility rite of dancing around […]
International Workers’ Day – 1st May
The eight-hour movement to reduce the working day from 10 to eight hours began after the Civil War. It was a major aim of the National Labor Union, whose first congress met in 1866. By 1868 congress and six states passed an eight-hour legislation. In 1884 the National Federation of […]