When space closes for labour rights defenders, the situation is far worse for those at the margins. Labour rights are human rights and must be protected. Labour Day, otherwise known as International Workers Day, is rooted in the activism of labour rights movements and is a product of organising by labour rights defenders. This activism makes societies fairer by addressing the imbalance of power between corporations and workers and improving working conditions. It is also at the heart of the broader struggle for human rights and social justice. Read more here
Source: Open Global Rights