How to Celebrate May Day as International Worker's Day

Often celebrated as the first day of spring, May Day is also known as international worker's day and offers the opportunity to remember those who created the eight-hour day and more importantly, the weekend. International Worker's Day offers the opportunity to honor worker solidarity, learn something new about America's labor history, and share in what is already an international celebration.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Join a solidarity march to show your concern over those workers in the world still operating under inhumane conditions. Contact your local union hall or go online to find out what's going on in your area.

2. Tour a museum that highlights the industries of America such as a train, oil or car museum. This is a great way to learn more about the rich and radical history of the American labor movement.

3. Attend a lunchtime office party where the boss serves the workers or at least buys lunch. It may be a good idea to remind the boss of International Worker's Day in advance of May 1st.

4. Prepare handouts explaining top reasons to celebrate May Day as International Worker's Day and pass them out at work. It could include quick facts about the struggle for the eight-hour day, workers compensation, the weekend or America's strong union history.

5. Schedule a health and safety review that day to make employees realize what it took for workers all over the world to bring you safety glasses and scheduled lunches.

6. Send E-cards to all your hard working friends and family members. A Happy International Worker's Day Card from the boss is also a great way to show appreciation.

7. Buy lunch or send a gift basket to the workers working in the building next to you. This is not only a nice thing to do, it spreads the idea that May Day is also International Worker's Day.

Resources

• More about the worker struggle and celebration of May Day