Kathmandu, May 1: The 137th International Workers’ Day is being marked worldwide today. The Day is being marked since 1890 in recognition of the 1986 workers’ movement that demanded respect of work in the US.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is organizing different programmmes across the country in participation with the employers and employees as well as the development partners.
All across the world, the Day is marked by organizing various programmes that put pressure on the government and employers about the workers’ rights including proper wages be respected so that they can live a decent life.
In Nepal, International Workers’ Day is marked relating to the workers’ movement in Biratnagar in 2007 BS.
With the advent of the restoration of democracy in 2046, this day is given emphasis, allowing a public holiday.
The umbrella organization of active trade unions in Nepal, Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre (JTUCC), is bringing all workers together to mark the Day.
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