10 Interesting Fact About The history of labor movements
10 Interesting Fact About The history of labor movements
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Modern labor movements began with the industrial revolution in England in the 18th century.
In 1824, the first trade union was formed in the UK.
Labor Day or May Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1886, when workers in the United States went on strike to fight for their rights.
The labor movement in Indonesia began in 1908, with the establishment of the Sarekat Dagang Islam (SDI) which later turned into Sarekat Islam (SI).
In 1912, the All Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI) was formed which became the largest labor organization in Indonesia.
In 1948, President Soekarno issued the 1945 Constitution which guarantees labor rights, including the right to form labor unions.
In 1967, a clover tragedy occurred where hundreds of students and workers were killed in clashes with soldiers in Jakarta.
In 1998, there was a reform in Indonesia which gave freedom for workers to form trade unions and carry out strikes.
In 2013, there was a fire factory incident in the Rana Plaza textile factory in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers, triggered a global movement to improve work safety in factories in developing countries.
International Labor Day or International Workers Day is celebrated every year on May 1 to commemorate the struggle of workers around the world.
