10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the labor movement

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• Labor movements began in England at the end of the 18th century and extended throughout the world in the 19th century.
• In 1886, the labor movement in the United States proclaimed International Labor Day on May 1.
• Initially, the labor movement aims to fight for labor rights and reduce exploitation by employers.
• The labor movement also fights for the right to decent wages, safe working conditions, and reasonable working hours.
• In 1935, the United States through the National Labor Relations Act Act gave the right for workers to form labor unions and carry out strikes.
• In Indonesia, the labor movement has been active since the Dutch colonial period and continues to develop until now.
• In 1998, the labor movement in Indonesia played an important role in the fall of the New Order regime.
• Labor movements throughout the world have also fought for women's rights and minority rights.
• In some countries, the labor movement has succeeded in achieving better prosperity and protection for workers.
• The labor movement continues to struggle to get better rights and protection for workers around the world.