Eight Hours Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Eight Hours Day in Australia.
History & Origins of Eight Hours Day
Eight Hours Day (also celebrated as Labour Day in select Australian states) commemorates the historic mid-19th-century labor movement. Led by stone-masons in Melbourne and Sydney in 1856, workers successfully protested to establish the humane working principle of 'Eight hours labor, Eight hours recreation, Eight hours rest', making Australia a global pioneer in workers' rights.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Observed with local union parades, community barbeques, outdoor family sports events, and a long weekend to enjoy recreation and rest.
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