May 1, International Workers' Day

May 1 is known as the International Workers' Day. This manifestation arose from the workers ' struggle to seek and ensure rights, freedoms, and working and living conditions.

This day refers to worker protests, for hours of work, for guaranteed average salaries, for safety equipment at the workplace.

The first public request was submitted in Australia during 1885 with this content: ” 8 hours of work, 8 hours of recreation, and 8 hours of sleep”.

The May Day celebration is closely linked to the general and bloody protests of tens of thousands of Chicago factory workers in America on May 1, 1886.

Massive and majestic manufacturation took place a year later in the same city on May 1, 1887. Thus began the journey of this important day and date, embraced by millions of workers, organized through the unionist Movement and parties, which focus on the socio-economic position of workers. The world union assigned May 1st days in which all workers exert pressure to secure and advance their rights.

In Europe, May 1 started manifesting with the first International of Geneva. From 1890 to Paris, the founding Congress of the Second International decided that exactly 1 May will remain the International Workers' Day. By 1891, the 3rd International Congress in Brussels made the decision: May Day will be celebrated forever and in all places, such as the Workers' Festival, in which workers will identify, advance and defend with Constitutions and laws; freedoms, rights, working conditions, average guaranteed salary, day, week break, and other holidays as necessary.

May 1st, even Kosovo has a tradition. Even though he is fired in most institutions among the rest, they celebrate this day.

This year, the BSPK will organise a protest where participation has confirmed all labour unions, but also the Vetevendosje Movement and Independent MP Group.