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Chicago immigrant advocates plan ‘full week of civil disobediences’ kicking off on May Day
The first May Day protest was held in Chicago on May 1, 1886. Roughly 35,000 workers marched to protest for an eight-hour workday. The day, designated as International Workers’ Day, is ...
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Labour Day’s origins: how Chicago workers’ strike inspired the world, why the date is not the same everywhere
On May 1, 1886, labour activists in the city of ... designated May 1 as International Workers’ Day to honour the Chicago protesters and recognise labour rights around the world.