Great May Day 2025: ‘Workers and Employers Together, Let’s Rebuild the Nation Anew’

May Day, observed on the 1st of May every year, stands as a global symbol of the rights and dignity of working people. It commemorates the sacrifices of the Chicago workers in 1886, whose bloodshed paved the way for the 8-hour workday we often take for granted today. The theme for May Day 2025 — “Workers and Employers Together, Let’s Rebuild the Nation Anew” — urges us to rethink the relationship between labor and ownership in a collaborative spirit. The core message of this theme is that workers and employers are not adversaries, but partners . Economic development, industrial growth, and increased employment opportunities are only possible through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation between these two essential forces. If employers provide capital and infrastructure, workers bring productivity and life to that investment. In today’s competitive global market, both skilled labor and responsible leadership are crucial. Hence, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, a...