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Türkiye marks May 1, Labor Day

May Day or International Workers' Day first emerged as an event commemorating the labor of workers worldwide on May 1, 1886, when a group of workers in the US held a massive strike for an eight-hour workday. Türkiye's first official May Day celebrations were held in 1923.

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Trade Minister Mehmet Muş also marked the day, saying: "I sincerely congratulate the Labor and Solidarity Day of all our workers and laborers who work devotedly and produce value for our nation day and night with their minds, sweat, and labor." May Day or International Workers' Day first emerged as an event commemorating the labor of workers worldwide on May 1, 1886, when a group of workers in the US held a massive strike for an eight-hour workday. Türkiye's first official May Day celebrations were held in 1923.