The
day of May first, known as May Day, is celebrated as ‘International Labour Day’
in many countries to recognize the efforts of millions of labours and helpers
in the world a better place to live in. It is also called ‘Workers' Day’ or
‘The International Workers day'. It is a
unique occasion when the people of the world commemorate the true dignity of
the working class. On this day workers gather and showcase their strength that
signifies how competently they can struggle to bring in positive developments
for the working of the society. Therefore, on this day we thank all the
labourers around the world for their strength and efforts.
Unfortunately,
this year 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic, in a special way we are reminded to
think about the plight of labourers. All countries in the world are in midst of
social and economic shutdown, and face a difficult time for those who survive
on daily labour. Many of these labouers’ lives have been abruptly uprooted by
the lockdown, placing them in very precarious situations. Thousands of migrant
labourers have tried to walk home to their villages and some are held up at
various state borders.
The
Covid-19 crisis has not only affected the daily waged labours, but also many
business people are experiencing severe economic difficulties. Covid-19 has
currently stalled the employment career, businesses all over the world whereby
people are becoming unemployed. Factories, small industries, production, construction
and operations have come to a standstill. While new jobs are struck in the
lockdown, there is an ongoing livelihood crisis of crores of employees due to
the shutdown of industries.
Since
the Covid-19 virus spreads easily to the weak and daily labourers on account of
their poor health and immunity system, Governments world-wide should take new
steps to preserve and promote the health of labourers considering their plight
and the poverty they endure. It is also attractive to provide large-scale
unemployment allowance for helping the migrant workers through the COVID
crisis. The thought that goes in our
mind is: how long will we have to wait for getting vaccine against the Covid 19
virus?
Labourers,
all over the world, don’t lose hope! You will overcome the current Covid-crisis
and you will eat the fruit of your labour. You are true heroes of every nation
and the ladder through which economy of every nation climbs up. Certainly,
blessings and prosperity will always be yours!! Stay
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