01 May 2026
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International Workers’ Day 2026: Focus on Psychosocial Working Environments
International Workers Day 2026
May Day
Singaravelu Chettiar
Haymarket Affair
Labour Rights
TNPSC
Important Days
May Day 2026: Ensuring Mental Well-being at the Workplace
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, was celebrated on May 1, 2026, to honor the contributions of the labor force. The 2026 theme set by the ILO is “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” shifting focus toward the mental and emotional well-being of workers.
Historical Context:
- Origins: Traces back to the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago, where workers demanded an eight-hour workday.
- India Context: First observed in India on May 1, 1923, in Chennai by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan under Singaravelu Chettiar.
- Legal Framework: The day serves as a reminder to push for inclusive policies like the Minimum Wages Act and social security for informal workers.
