Monday, April 29, 2002		The world of  dot.com

May 1 is the International Labour Day, popularly known as the May Day. To know more about this day, log on to the following sites:

The International Labour Organisation was created in 1919, to improve the conditions of workers. It helps the member countries, employers and workers in implementing labour standards.

Organisation takes care of standards and fundamental principles and rights at work, create greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income, strengthen social dialogue, and social protection by providing safe work environment. International labour standards and frequently asked questions on these standards are also given. The site also has a list of the regional office for Asia and the Pacific.

This is a good site to get information about May Day. The site tells about the origins and traditions of May Day. The information on how the Day is celebrated throughout the world is given.

The history of May Day, past events and links to other sites related to May Day are provided here. May Day history calendar is also available on the site. You can paste your May Day message on the message board.

This is the official Website of Ministry of Labour, developed by National Informatics Centre. All information on this site is provided and updated by Ministry of Labour. Information about organisation profile, Labour minister, Labour laws, Factory Act, labour statistics and labour policies is given. List of recipients of Prime Minister’s shram awards is also given. Various links to labour-related sites are provided which includes government, other and international sites. The telephone list with name and designations of officers is also given.

Millions of workers celebrate May Day as a day of the international working class unity. This day is also celebrated as Labour Day.

This site gives the information about history and origin of the May Day. How the Day is celebrated throughout the world and the USA. The link shows how this day is linked with the American Loyalty Day. May Day greetings can also be send to friends. Wallpapers related to May Day are also available.

— Laxmi Kant Verma