The first of May, International Workers’ Day is celebrated (nearly) all over the world. In fact, more than a celebration, it is the commemoration of a tragic historical event that happened in 1886: the strike for workers’ rights at an American factory that ended in the death of several demonstrators. Their big “crime”? Demanding to work a maximum of 8 hours per day.
Reflecting on this day, we remember the progress that has been made in labour matters and recognise that there is still a long way to go for equal labour rights. Though International Workers’ Day is celebrated around the world, each country honours this day differently. Find out which millionaire gifted his workers over £100 on this day!