OP-ED: Protecting worker rights in accordance with the law

The pandemic has been tough on workers, and most issues are yet to be resolved

May Day was established from a labour movement. The American Federation of Organized Trades and Labour Unions demanded eight-hour working days back in 1884. However, it required many more years to establish the eight-hour work day. 

Worker rights have increased in most countries over the years. Labourers can be considered as workers having some inalienable rights enshrined by the constitution, as well as in the labour laws of the country.