Labor Day 2022 / Labour Day 2022
Labor Day 2022
Labor Day 2022 is a public holiday that is celebrated unofficially on the first day of May in Pakistan. It is also celebrated in about 80 other countries of the world. In different countries, Labor Day is celebrated at different times of the year.
Labor Day 2022 Date = 1st May 2022 (Sunday)
Labor Day 2022 is a yearly holiday which is celebrated on May, 01 to commemorate the achievements of workers. Labor Day, also called May Day was declared as a federal holiday in 1972 after its first labor policy was stated. Pakistan has been a part of the ILO since its independence in 1947.
As the world became more industrialized from the mid-19th century to the late 20th century, unfavorable working conditions in many factories created Labor Day, also known as International Labor Day, for 8 hours of work. To demand things like day, work on safer terms. , Higher wages.
Pakistan declared May Day, also known as Labor Day 2022, as a public holiday in 1972, the same year when a major labor reform legislation was enacted. Also, Pakistan has been a member of the International Labor Organization (ILO) since 1947.
Trade unions in Pakistan hold big rallies, protests and demonstrations every working day. They also hold panel discussions and special seminars, and some take to the streets to demand “better deals” for Pakistani workers.
In addition, Radio Pakistan and other stations have organized special programs to raise public awareness about this day.
The whole country, workers and unions organize street operations, showing solidarity and bond of unity among workers.
The conscience of the International Labor Day 2022 in Pakistan has improved with the passage of time. The frequency of public transportation on the roads is reduced due to the official holiday.
Being a developing country, the situation has improved over time. In Pakistan, Labor Day 2022 workers are not blessed with the rights that they enjoy compared to the rights they can get in developing and industrialized countries. The workers’ demonstrations in the street are demanding more rights, and increase in their wages.