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.