Labor Day originated in the United States. 19th century 80's, the U.S. capitalist class in order to carry out capital accumulation, on into a cruel exploitation of the working class press, they used various means to force the workers to engage in every day for up to 12-16 hours of labor and even more time. The United States a growing recognition of the broad masses of workers, in order to protect their rights, we must fight together. From the beginning of 1884, the United States advanced workers passed a resolution for the realization of "working eight hours a day" and fighting, and "8 hours of work; 8 hours rest; 8 hours entertainment! Workers create all the wealth!" And other slogans . May 1, 1886, the United States held in Chicago general strike of workers. On that day, to Chicago as the center, the United States about 35 million workers nationwide participated in the strike and demonstrations to demand better working conditions and an 8-hour work system. This struggle has shaken the whole of the United States. The working class unity and a powerful force fighting to force the capitalists to make a concession, the United States strike the workers won. July 1889, led by Engels Second International Congress held in Paris. Workers in the United States to commemorate the "51" general strike, the meeting passed a resolution to the annual May 1 as International Labor Day. Since then, groups of workers around the world on this day held a grand celebration activities, many countries have a day off. Edit by wow gold
