Kathmandu, May 1 : The International Labour Day or May Day is being celebrated today with the theme 'History, Achievements and the Road Ahead'.
Workers all over the world take
this day as an opportunity to keep everyone aware of the protection and
promotion of labour rights with mutual unity and solidarity.
This day will remind of the
movements and achievements made so far for the establishment of the right to
decent work and reasonable wages..
The Constitution of Nepal has
guaranteed the right to employment of the citizens and the right to fair
remuneration and contribution-based social security for every worker.
On the occasion of the May Day, the
Joint Trade Union Coordination Committee is organizing a special programme at
Bhrikutimandap today in the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
'Prachanda'.
Committee General Secretary Prem
Prasad Khanal said that the rally will be organized from the new road before
the ceremony.
The day dated back to 1 May 1881,
to commemorate the general strike enforced in the United States demanding
labour rights.