ISLAMABAD: Labour Day -2016 is being celebrated today across the globe under the theme “celebrating the international labour movement”.
The labour Day aims to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. Labours’ leaders will deliver speeches emphasizing the history of Labour Day and its importance.
Pakistan’s first labour policy was devised in 1972, in which May 1 was declared an official public holiday which also formulated the creation the Social Security Network, Old Age Benefit Scheme and Workers Welfare Fund. Pakistan’s constitution also contains various provisions and articles about labour rights.
