The origin of labor day

Labor Day originated from the strike of workers in Chicago, USA.

On May 1886 and 1 day, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike to implement the eight-hour working system. To commemorate the workers' movement, the Socialist Party Congress opened in July 1889 in Paris, France. At the congress, the delegates unanimously agreed to designate May 1 day as the same festival of the international proletariat. 1 890 may1day, the working class in Europe and America took the lead in taking to the streets to fight for their legitimate rights and interests. From then on, working people all over the world will celebrate this day.

Labor Day in China:

China people's activities to celebrate Labor Day can be traced back to 19 18. Some revolutionary intellectuals distributed leaflets introducing May Day to the masses in Shanghai, Suzhou and other places. On May 1920, 1 day, workers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities took to the streets and held massive demonstrations. After the founding of New China, China designated May Day as the legal labor day in 1949 and 65438+February.

The significance of Labor Day:

The significance of Labor Day lies in that workers have won their legitimate rights and interests through struggle with indomitable heroism. It is a historic progress of human civilization and democracy, and a * * * festival for the proletariat and working people all over the world.