Peru: Government extends greetings on International Workers' Day

12:53 | Lima, May. 1.

On International Workers' Day, the Presidency of the Republic sent fraternal greetings to women and men who, with their work, support their families and contribute to the country's productivity.

"The Government promotes the creation of decent jobs and reiterates its commitment to workers' rights," the Presidency said on Twitter.

Likewise, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) issued a message on the occasion of International Workers' Day, which is celebrated on May 1.

"On the occasion of International Workers' Day, we reaffirm our commitment to the rights of all workers in the country, who contribute with their work and effort to the development of Peru," the PCM said in a Twitter.

Other government departments such as the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, as well as the Ministry of Health, extended their greetings to workers in Peru.

The International Workers' Day celebration commemorates the fight of Chicago (U.S.) workers who, on May 1, 1886, went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday.

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Published: 5/1/2022