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LABOUR DAY ESSAY 4 (500 WORDS) 
Introduction 
Labour Day, as the name suggests, is celebrated to honour the hard work done by the 
labourers as well as to honour those who went out of their way to fight for the rights of the 
labourers. The day is celebrated on the 1st of May each year in most of the countries 
including India. 
Labour Day Celebration –Then and Now 
Labourers were given their due rights after a lot of struggle. Those who toiled hard 
recognized its importance much more. The day held a special significance for them. Thus, 
in most of the countries, Labour Day celebration initially included paying honour to the 
union leaders who took the lead as well as inspired others to fight for their rights. Speeches 
were made by prominent leaders and labourers spent time together, making merry. 
Trade unions conducted special lunches and dinners or organized picnics and outings for 
their team of labourers. Campaigns and parades were carried out to celebrate the worker‟s 
rights. Fireworks were also done. 
While campaigns and parades are still carried out on this day by trade unions in many 
organizations and group lunches and picnics are also organised, many people these days 
just see this day as an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. They spend time completing 
their pending household tasks or go out with their friends and family. 
In countries such as Canada and United States where Labour Day is celebrated on the 1st 
Monday of September, people enjoy long weekend. They usually plan family outings or go 
out with friends. It offers them the much needed respite from the daily grind. People look 
forward to it as a holiday time. Speeches are also delivered to promote unity among 
workers. 
In countries like Canada, Labour Day Classic matches are organized to rejoice this day. 
Many people go to watch these matches live while others simply laze around in their house 
watching its live telecast. 
In United States, retailers put up sale during this time. The sale of products boosts a great 
deal around this time. It is said that people shop a lot during this time. Sales done at this 
time come next only to the sales done around the Christmas time. People particularly 
indulge in back-to-school shopping at this time. 
Countries that Celebrate Labour Day 
Many countries around the world celebrate Labour Day. Some of these include Australia, 
Bangladesh, Bahamas, Canada, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, 
Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Libya, Somalia, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda and 
Morocco. 

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The date of celebration in these countries varies. In Australia it varies within the country. 
While some parts of Australia celebrate it in October, others celebrate the day in March 
while yet others celebrate it in May. Bangladesh celebrates the day in April while Bahamas 
celebrates it in June. However, most of the countries celebrate Labour Day on the 1st of 
May. 
Conclusion 
The history and origin of Labour Day varies from country to country. Labourers and trade 
unions in different countries underwent a lot of struggle. Protests were done and rallies 
were carried out. It took a long time for the government to make laws against the unjust 
treatment of the labour class by the industrialists. A special day to celebrate the efforts put 
in by the labourers was subsequently recognized.