Unseen Comprehension-24 Alim (May Day)

May Day.

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May 1st International Workers Day, commemorates the historic struggle of working people throughout the world, and is recognised in most countries. All the privileges workers enjoy today-a minimum wage, safety laws and eight hour work day-cane about due to the sacrifice of the workers in 1886. On May 3, 1886 police fired into a crowd of strikers at the Mc Comick Harvest Machine Company, Chicago killing at least one striker, seriously wounding five or six others and injuring an undetermined number. From the beginning  of the Industrial Revolution, people in factories have worked very long shifts, lasting up to fourteen or even more hours a day. In the 1880 a new movement calling for an eight hour day inspired both Labour Unions and unorganised workers.

The events of May Day 1886 is a reminder that workers will continue  to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.