May Day as a Global Day of Struggle (Part 3)
Written by Ali Aksu Since its introduction in 1890, May Day has spread far beyond Europe and has become an integral part of the political calendar in many countries. Today, May Day is a public holiday in over 80 countries worldwide – often associated with demonstrations, strikes and political rallies. In Latin America, especially in […]
May Day in Germany: From the “Socialist Law” to a new Era of Social Change! (Part 2)
Written by Ali Aksu for Ronahî In Germany, the emerging labor movement was confronted with massive state repression in the late 19th century. After the repeal of the “Socialist Law” in 1890 protest started to form also in Germany. One of the most popular examples is the Crimmitschau strike in 1903. After several assassination attempts […]
The Fight for Dignity – The History of Labor Day (Part 1)
Written by Ali Aksu for Ronahî In the 19th century, industrialization changed the face of society: Millions of agricultural workers were uprooted – through expropriation, the dissolution of traditional communal rights and the increasing concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few. Their livelihoods on the land disappeared, while large landowners and capital […]
