International Labour Day 2024 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on May Day

On which date is International Labour Day celebrated?

• (a) May 1st ✅
• (b) May 9th
• (c) May 15th
• (d) Last Friday of April

What is the theme for International Labour Day 2024?

• (a) Fair Wages for All
• (b) Safe and Healthy Workplaces in a Changing Climate ✅
• (c) Celebrating Worker Solidarity
• (d) The Future of Work

What historical event is associated with the origins of May Day?

• (a) The French Revolution
• (b) The Industrial Revolution ✅
• (c) The American Civil War
• (d) World War I

What is the primary purpose of International Labour Day?

• (a) To celebrate national holidays
• (b) To raise awareness about worker rights ✅
• (c) To promote specific companies
• (d) To commemorate historical battles

Which organization is responsible for promoting International Labour Day?

• (a) The United Nations
• (b) The World Health Organization
• (c) The International Labour Organization (ILO) ✅
• (d) The International Monetary Fund

How is International Labour Day NOT typically celebrated?

• (a) Parades and rallies
• (b) Public speeches and events
• (c) Educational workshops ✅
• (d) Cultural activities and performances

What is the significance of recognizing workers' contributions on May Day?

• (a) To increase taxes on businesses
• (b) To acknowledge their value to society ✅
• (c) To promote unemployment
• (d) To celebrate consumerism

What is a secondary benefit of International Labour Day?

• (a) To cancel work for everyone
• (b) To renew the commitment to improving working conditions ✅
• (c) To only celebrate government workers
• (d) To create conflict between employers and employees

Another name for International Labour Day is:

• (a) Global Workplace Day
• (b) May Day ✅
• (c) International Business Day
• (d) Employee Appreciation Week

The year 2024 marks the anniversary of the first May Day celebration.