Published by Programme B
Even though Labor Day is an international holiday, it can be celebrated on different days in different countries. What is more, some countries do not recognize Labor Day as a holiday. In some countries, the holiday is referred to as International Workers’ Day or May Day. In general, the celebration of Labor Day occurs on May 1.
The holiday emerged as a celebration of workers all over the planet. The first of May is known as a day when the labor movement happens, so the celebration of these two days are connected. Some countries recognize it as a national or public holiday. Even though some freelance editor may not recognize this day as a holiday, a lot of celebrations typically happen all over the world. In most countries, there is a parade on this day which takes place on the streets of big cities and the capital of the country. Some countries organize special events, such as musical concerts for people who represent the working class.
It is also widely accepted that there is no better time than Labor Day to display the American flag and therefore you can expect to see more flags flying than normal on this special day. Whether you spot Old Glory flying on a commercial flag pole or displayed in a shop window, the flag is a symbol of appreciation for the United States. Put simply flying the flag on Labor Day is all about celebrating the past and looking forward to a bright future.
Here are a few interesting facts about the celebration of Labor Day around the world. In Argentina, this is an official holiday. What is more, it is often associated with labor unions who have always done a lot to improve work conditions. Canadians celebrate Labor Day in September. In Ecuador, Labor Day is an official holiday, and people do not go to work. They typically celebrate it by spending time with their family and relatives. In the United States of America, this holiday is also celebrated on the first Monday of each September. Many people have tried to implement initiatives to move it to the first of May but these efforts have not been successful.
The citizens of other countries use the opportunity to highlight the importance of workers’ rights as a way of celebrating Labor Day. This is rather common for those countries where a lot of people are still forced to overwork and get minimum pay for it. Thus, this day is a perfect chance to remind the government of the country that this issue needs to be addressed. A lot of students, such as English majors also take it to the streets to remind the world that people are forced to work starting from an early age in some countries which is a violation of their human rights. So, Labor Day is not merely about celebrating. It is also about showing the people of the planet that the lack of decent work conditions is still a problem in some parts of the planet. The latter is something that the majority of people on the planet tend to forget.
In case you have been searching for a job at least once in your life, you are well aware that inequality and discrimination in the workplace exist. Besides, the cases when one does not get the job based on one’s race, age, gender, or sexual orientation are rather common. Apart from that, sometimes candidates are refused an opportunity simply because they have not got enough experience. If you have tried to get an editor job, you are aware of the fact that most recruiters are looking for editors who have many years of experience in the field. However, what is one supposed to do when one are just starting out in the field? If you take a closer look at editing positions on vacancy websites, you will see that experience is specified in the majority of job editing offers. It is a bit unfair to those who want to try working in a new field and are simply looking for an opportunity to send their resume when they come across a vacancy ‘editor wanted’. Thus, the variety of options narrows down even though there are tons of ads of jobs for editors. Perhaps, it is time for recruiters to change their requirements when they are looking for editors. In case one of the applicants who is looking for jobs for editors has no experience but a huge desire to work in this field, they should be given a chance. In addition, companies should start offering introductory training as a part of the offer for vacant jobs for editors.
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