Supporting International Workers’ Day
by Anera
Posted in:Â Days of Observance
Since the late 19th century International Workers’ Day, or May Day, is celebrated annually on May 1 to honor the working classes and the labor movement. It is widely observed in many nations around the world, including as a public holiday in Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine, to commemorate the continued efforts of workers to secure the rights and dignity of labor. The U.S. observes Labor Day on the first Monday in September.
International Labor Day 2025
From knowledge to application, from training to professional work, in the last year young men and women have honed their talents and opened new doors to their futures through Anera’s vocational programs. Through their skills, they are forging their own paths. Happy International Labor Day to our students and to all workers!
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