Labour Day 2018 Quotes & Wishes: Best May Day GIF Images, WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Status & SMSes to Send International Workers’ Day Greetings
Share these beautiful messages and quotes to greet on International Worker’s Day 2018 with everyone!
International Workers’ Day, commonly known as Labour Day or May Day is observed annually on the first of May all over the world. The day holds a significant place in the history after all it marked the onset of eight-hour day movement that advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. Labour Day commemorates on May 1, an annual spring festival to celebrate the hard work and achievements of labours and workers globally. The day is important for all of us as thanks to the May Day every individual’s contributions to building society is appreciated. On the occasion of Labour Day 2018, we have listed down a collection of inspirational May Day quotes, wishes, GIF images that can be sent via WhatsApp or SMS or even set as Facebook status. Yes, celebrating International Workers’ Day with motivating greetings is a must and trust us, sending to your colleagues, family and friends will be a fulfilling experience. Labour Day & International Workers' Day 2018: Origin, Historical Importance, Significance & How Does It Matter To India.
The origin of International Workers’ Day dates back to 4th of May of 1886 when the Haymarket labour demonstration bombing in Chicago commonly known as Haymarket Massacre took place. The International Labour Day commemorates the incident in which a bomb was thrown at the crowd who were on strike demanding an eight-hour working day. It also witnessed police open fire at the people which resulted in the death of four workers. May Day was observed as an anniversary to remember the souls who lost their lives.
In 1904, International Socialist Conference at Amsterdam released a statement saying, “all Social Democratic Party organizations and trade unions of all countries to demonstrate energetically on May First for the legal establishment of the 8-hour day, for the class demands of the proletariat, and for universal peace,” and declared it “mandatory upon the proletarian organizations of all countries to stop work on May 1, wherever it is possible without injury to the workers.”
WhatsApp Message Reads: Labour is the ladder through which human dignity and creative excellence are expressed. Happy Labour Day 2018.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Men that live without labour live in solitary and with no dignity and true independence. Happy Labour Day.
GIF Image & Quote: Labour was the first price, the original purchase-money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased. - Adam Smith
WhatsApp Message Reads: Celebrate and enjoy Labour Day, Spend it in company of our heroes Who build our nation with their sweats. Happy Labour Day.
WhatsApp Message Reads: You deserve a big celebration for getting the job done every time. This is your day to relax, unwind and enjoy the company of good friends.
GIF Image & Quote: Sometimes it’s important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it’s essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow. - Douglas Pagels, These Are the Gifts I’d Like to Give to You.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Labor Day is a special occasion to honor all workers. Please know that your efforts make a huge difference in the success of your team.
WhatsApp Message Reads: The power of workers’ solidarity is the unstoppable wave that creates a change in any country. Workers rule every nation. Happy Labour Day.
GIF Image & Quote: Neither silver nor gold was the ransom for our living standard; congratulations, your sweat paid the price. Happy Labour Day.
WhatsApp Message Reads: True liberty lies in hard work. Rest has to mean in diligence. Happy Labour Day.
WhatsApp Message Reads: Labour Day marks not just the triumph of worker’s spirit but a renewal of fertile goddess of creativity and human dignity. Wishing You Happy Labour Day.
Before this event, people worked for ten to 16 hours a day, in inhumane working conditions. So, yes, the life that we get to live today is a result of a long-standing struggle. So, on this day, sit back, raise a toast to the incredible opportunity we have been provided with and also appreciate the hard work you have done as a part of the working sphere. Share these beautiful messages and quotes to greet on International Worker’s Day 2018 with everyone!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 30, 2018 07:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).