International Labor Day

On May 1, 1886, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago, the United States, went on a general strike for the implementation of the eight-hour work system. After a hard and bloody struggle, they finally won. In commemoration of the great workers'movement, Second International declared May 1 as International Labor Day every year. The workers'struggle has yielded gratifying results and their working hours have generally been shortened. Under the pressure of workers, some governments promulgated laws in favor of workers'interests, which strengthened the working class's confidence in struggle and accumulated valuable experience for the international workers' movement. "May Day" is a festival of proletarian unity and fighting all over the world. On May 1, 1886, a large-scale strike by workers broke out in the United States, especially in Chicago, where the proletariat was not afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice. The bourgeoisie made significant concessions and was forced to recognize the eight-hour working system. This great struggle was supported by the international proletariat and great mentor Engels. At the Second International Founding Conference, it was officially decided that May 1 should be the International Labor Day every year.