Dominica Freedom Party extended best wishes to the Trade Union Movement and workers for ‘May Day’

​On May 1st, Dominica along with the rest of the world celebrated the occasion of Labour Day 2017. Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers.
 
In observance of that day, the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) extended its solidarity and best wishes to the Trade Union Movement and workers, at every level of the Dominican society. In a release, the party encouraged workers to use the day as a reminder to make every effort to stay together, work well, produce & put Dominica first and foremost.
 
The DFP says it believes that organized Labour is a very essential part of civilization, which has, and will continue to play an important role in the Nation’s development. The DFP says in spite of the present economic and social challenges confronting the world, the Trade Union Movement remains relevant, but it has to be united, prepared, unafraid, and fair, and must strategize properly to face present and future challenges.
 
For most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked to, International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1stMay. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement;and specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.