Learn about the history and origin of May day, a secular celebration, with its roots centuries aho in history. Learn how the observance of May day got popular in America. ... Send May day Greetings

History of May Day as the struggle for the eight-hour work day. ... May Day, The Workers' Day, born in the struggle for the eight-hour day

The origin of May Day is indissolubly bound up with the struggle for the shorter workday – a demand of major political significance for the working class.

May Day is celebrated and recognized as the International Workers’ day, chosen over 100 years ago to commemorate the struggles and gains of workers and the labour movement.

The Incomplete, True, Authentic and Wonderful History of May Day by Peter Linebaugh is a radical story of the green, natural, and red, social histories of May Day. ... Under the rainbow, ... woodcut of flowers

May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to several public holidays. In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by the unions and socialist groups. May Day is related to the...

Origins of May Day festival ... May Day Origins... by Nancy Sherer ... Traditional May Day is a solar festival, celebrated on May fifth, halfway between spring equinox and summer solstice.

Most Americans associate May Day with the hanging of flower baskets or the National Day of Prayer. ... Socialist parties in European history, political organizations formed in European countries

NSW Industrial Relations Minister Jeff Shaw's keynote address to mark the International Day of Mourning for Deaths in the Workplace. History: May Day Connections ;

Below is a short, pamphlet length piece I edited on the origins and radical history of May Day.