Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
May Day badge promoting a shorter working week, a living wage, and socialism.
May Day, the 1st of May, is International Workers' Day, It is a celebration of working classes and labour. In Australia, it is usually celebrated by a march on the Sunday closest to the 1st May, although Labour Day is celebrated on a different date with a public holiday.
Physical Description
Round badge with background colour dark red. The inscription on it is black. The back of the badge is metal. The fastening is fixed on with glue and is a pin.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melbourne, Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Aug 1987
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Text: SHORTER WORKING WEEK/ LIVING WAGE/ MAY DAY/ UNITED FOR SOCIALISM
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.4 cm (Length), 4.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
May Day, Political Protests, Socialism, Working Hours, Wages, Trade Unions, Badges
