Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement: Need to revitalize the unity and solidarity of working class ~ Lalit Kishore

International Labour Day or May Day is observed to celebrate success of workers for 8 working hours which was earlier 12 to 16 hours of Work provided in unsafe situations.
     It was on May 1, 1886, that the labour class in US got united and took to streets against the unfair treatment and demanded paid leaves, proper wages and breaks for the workforce.  The main aim of the observance is to unite workers for social and economic advancement along with safeguarding the rights of the workers.
    In India, the first Labour Day was organised in Chennai by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan in 1923 with red flags. The tradition continues till date with active participation of Left Wing Parties. In many parts of India, the observance is also called 'Kamgar Diwas'.
    “As we celebrate Labour Day, we honour the men and women who fought tirelessly for workers' rights, which are so critical to our strong and successful labour force,” says Elizabeth Esty.

NON-POEM

The rich, powerful and rulers

And their touts

Are looting public money

For selfish gains

Causing human tragedies

 Like wars, violence, climate  change 

To disrupt the life of workers and common people

By making things do wrong

Leading to captivity  and confinement

Through lockdowns and self-quarantine  protocols

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Heed the wake-up call this May Day

Honour labour and workers

Restore their dignity

Go for inclusion and equity

Life is due to them

Public money is due to them

Give their fair dues back to them