MAY DAY
The first day of May is observed as
May Day all over the world. This day is observed to commemorate the
historic struggle of working people. Today all the workers enjoy minimum
wage, safety in workplace and eight-hour workday. These are the outcome
to the struggle of these workers. The day has an eventful historical
background. The workers of Chicago protested against injustice and
exploitation in 1886. Then the workers had to work 14 hours or more in a
day. Even they had no any job security too. On May 3, in 1886, they
brought out a rally to realize their demands and police fired into the
rally. As a result, at least one worker was killed and five or six
others were wounded seriously. Every year this day is observed in
Bangladesh with profound respect and dignity. The workers of different
workplaces bring out rally on this day. They bear placard and wear
special dress. After the rally, some workers deliver speech on the
history and significance of the day. However, this day is very
important. Now workers of all over the world enjoy job security, a
minimum wage and an eight-hour working time. These facilities are the
outcome of sacrifice of the workers of Chicago. I respect their heroic
struggle.
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