There are a few differences between Labor Day and International Workers' Day, more commonly known as May Day. One difference is that, unlike Labor Day, May Day is celebrated on May 1 each year.

The origin of Labour Day may be traced back to the late 19th century, when workers all over the world began demanding improved working conditions, fair wages and shorter working hours.

Labour Day – also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day – is a holiday celebrated in more than 80 countries. Like many places around the world, May 1 is the Labour Day holiday in ...

or "labour day". On 1 May every year, workers of the world unite and rally in support of trade unionisation and better working conditions. Originally chosen by socialist, labour and communist ...

Labour day isn’t only about recognition of hard work. It is also pushing for equality, work rights and the larger benefit of working men and women across the globe. As the world celebrates ...

About 50,000 workers were expected to take part in traditional May Day marches in the capital, Jakarta, according to the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions, which represents 32 labor unions.

SEOUL--Workers, activists and others in Asian capitals took to the streets on Wednesday to mark May Day with protests over rising prices and governments’ labor polices and calls for greater ...