International Worker's Day

Rich D. (United States of America)
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  1. struggle
    strenuous effort
    The struggle to have eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest was the origin of International Workers' Day, which is also referred to as May Day or Labor Day.
  2. commemorate
    call to remembrance
    The celebration commemorates the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago in 1886, when Chicago police shoot workers who were striking to establish the eight hour day.
  3. massacre
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
    The celebration commemorates the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago in 1886, when Chicago police shoot workers who were striking to establish the eight hour day.
  4. establish
    set up or found
    The celebration commemorates the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago in 1886, when Chicago police shoot workers who were striking to establish the eight hour day.
  5. demonstration
    a show or display
    Many workers died in the event. international workers day Historically, the first congress of the Second International, which was an organization of socialist and labor parties formed in Paris on July 14, 1889, called for international demonstrations on the 1890 anniversary of the Chicago protests.
  6. protest
    a formal and solemn declaration of objection
    Many workers died in the event. international workers day Historically, the first congress of the Second International, which was an organization of socialist and labor parties formed in Paris on July 14, 1889, called for international demonstrations on the 1890 anniversary of the Chicago protests.
  7. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
    Unions of all countries were urged to go on strike on May 1, wherever it is possible without injury to the workers.
  8. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
    Several countries celebrate the day with parades, shows and other patriotic and labor-oriented events.
  9. patriotic
    inspired by love for your country
    Several countries celebrate the day with parades, shows and other patriotic and labor-oriented events.
Created on Tue Dec 10 10:00:09 EST 2013

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