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The 8-hour work system was first implemented in Asia in Pondicherry, when the Mill workers rose in rebellion, led by CPI. 12 workers lost their lives when the French Army opened fired on July 30 1936.
On Oct 31st 1936, the French agreed to an 8-hour work system.
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On Oct 31st 1936, the French agreed to an 8-hour work system.
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The first Labour Day (May Day) in India was celebrated on May 1, 1923 in Marina Beach in the city of Madras, which was the winter capital of the Madras Presidency.
The event was organized by the Labour Kisan Party. (Led by M Singaravelar).
The event was organized by the Labour Kisan Party. (Led by M Singaravelar).
It was Dr BR Ambedkar who brought the 8-hour working day into the Indian legal framework
He brought it in the 7th session of the Indian Labour Conference in Delhi on Nov 27th 1942. Ambedkar held the port-folio of Labour member in the Viceroy's Executive Council from 1942 to 1946
He brought it in the 7th session of the Indian Labour Conference in Delhi on Nov 27th 1942. Ambedkar held the port-folio of Labour member in the Viceroy's Executive Council from 1942 to 1946
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Mexico (1947)
South Africa (1994)
Netherlands (1927)
Spain (1937)
Mexico (1947)
South Africa (1994)
Netherlands (1927)
Spain (1937)
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." : Karl Marx.
Photo: Supporters of the Iraqi Communist Party in Baghdad march during May Day celebration in 2019.
Photo: Supporters of the Iraqi Communist Party in Baghdad march during May Day celebration in 2019.
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