Vintage Facts on Labour Day Victoria
Victoria’s Labour Day, originally “Eight Hours Day,” commemorates the world-first 1856 victory by Melbourne stonemasons who marched on April 21 to win an 8-hour workday without losing pay. Originating from this movement, the holiday celebrates the “888” slogan (8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest) and was renamed Labour Day in 1934. Vintage … Read more