2023 Date | 1 May 2023 |
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Labour Day HistoryLabour Day seeks to celebrate the social and economic achievements of workers in Queensland. This day also commemorates the start of making 8-hour work days socially acceptable. Carpenter Samuel Parnell is credited for the establishment of 8-hour day shifts after he refused to work more than 8-hours in one day. Labour Day in Queensland has been celebrated on the first Monday in May since 1912. Labour Day Facts
In the News and Trending for Labour DayLabour Day References and Related Sitesieuqnt.org.au: IEU Labour Day / May Day www.abs.gov.au: AU Bureau of Statistics 2022 Workforce www.ibisworld.com: Largest Industries In Australia 2023 | ||