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The Future of May Day: What Does the Holiday Mean for Workers' Rights and Social Justice in the 21st Century?
Introduction: Briefly explain the history of May Day and its association with workers' rights and social justice. May Day has its roots in the United States and dates back to the late 19th century when workers in Chicago organized a strike demanding an eight-hour workday. The strike culminated in the Haymarket affair, which led to the deaths of several workers and police officers. In response to this tragedy, the International Socialist Congress declared May 1st as International Workers' Day, a holiday to commemorate the struggle for workers' rights and social justice. Since then, May Day has been celebrated by workers around the world as a symbol of their ongoing struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and social justice.
By Mohamed Azharudeen3 years ago in Pride
The Fight for a Living Wage: May Day and the Minimum Wage Movement in India
Introduction: May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a day of celebration and solidarity for workers around the world. On this day, workers come together to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and basic labor rights. This year, the fight for a living wage is at the forefront of the May Day protests in India, as workers and labor activists push for an increase in the minimum wage.
By Mohamed Azharudeen3 years ago in Pride
The ending where it all began
It was 6th February 2017, when I had my school convocation. We were the last batch of our school at that time and hence, after that day we were never going to see our school ever again like we used to; to attend all the classes and mess around with teachers. We all were dressed up in our graduation gowns i.e. academic regalia. The Regalias of position holders were different than the ones worn by non-position holder candidates. One of my teachers came in the dressing room and called a total of three students from my class of which my name was mentioned too. I knew at that moment that I had been called out because I was one of the position holders of my class and the room for position holders was on the other side of the school. Nervous and shaking, I went outside and took a deep breath as I was impatient to know what my result was.
By Sabikah Shafiq Siddiqui3 years ago in Pride
The Power of a Kind Word
I remember it like it was yesterday, even though it happened over a decade ago. I was sitting in the back of the classroom, staring at the clock, waiting for the bell to ring so I could escape the monotony of high school. I was feeling particularly down that day, for reasons I can no longer recall.
By Manoj Jayaram3 years ago in Pride
Workin' It
Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova are back! These hard working women have been pounding the pavement and making their way through the trenches of the professional world in order to bring fans a book dedicated to the ins and outs of the modern workplace. “Working Girls: Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Professional Womanhood,” is a hysterical and poignant take on a workplace self help book that shines with the comedic genius that each of these drag superstars are known for.
By Kurt Mason3 years ago in Pride
Own It!
Nothing prepares you for that life-changing event. I’m not talking about the little details that happen every day and are seldom noticed. No, I’m talking about that moment when you can’t ignore it. The instant it happens, it demands your complete and utter attention. A solitary moment that affects you down to your very soul. Me, I was blindsided in the doorway of a restaurant on a random Wednesday night.
By EJ Arundel3 years ago in Pride
Genocide is Coming
The laws that are currently being passed in our country are no longer able to hide behind the notion of being, "for the wellbeing of the children." America was supposed to be the country that was based on the idea of being a melting pot where everyone could come and be welcome to be themselves. Now it seems that the only individuals that are being welcomed into this so-called melting pot are those that are approved by the people who would consider themselves the massive of this country.
By brooke vecchi3 years ago in Pride
