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May Day — or International Workers' Day — started in America. Here's the full history
The history of organized labor is long and brutal. The history of May Day, the holiday honoring the organized labor movement ...
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May Day: Unveiling the Layers of Its History and Significance
What do a vibrant floral crown, a labor march, and a centuries-old festival have in common They all converge on May Day, a ...
History Today: Why Labour Day is celebrated on May 1
May Day was celebrated for the first time as a labour holiday. Since then, Labour Day has grown into a global event, with ...
What is May Day? Seattle’s complicated history with the event
May Day, celebrated on May 1, is known as a day for marches and rallies across the region— particularly surrounding workers’ ...
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What is May Day? A brief history of LA’s labor rallies
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles.
What to know about May Day, including its Chicago origins and how it has grown over the years
The roots of May Day, or International Workers Day, stretch back over a century to a turbulent and pivotal time in U.S. labor ...
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Today in Chicago History: ‘May Day’ born after workers take to the streets to demand an eight-hour workday
(Chicago Tribune historical photo ... the U.S. honors workers in September — with Labor Day, which also has Chicago roots — the May 1886 events are commemorated in Chicago by a memorial ...