May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated by working people throughout the world. In many countries it is actually a national holiday. But the roots of May Day are in fact American. Inspired by the struggle by U.S. workers for the 8-hour workday in the 1800s, May Day commemorates the sacrifices of workers who fought for their rights (specifically the martyrs of the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago) and celebrates the power of solidarity among working people worldwide. #May

9 May is Europe Day. A day to celebrate peace and unity in Europe, to discuss and inspire each other. Place an EU flag at your window on #EuropeDay, take a picture and tag us @europeanparliament & find out the full programme of the day here: http://epfacebook.eu/qyku | European Parliament

9 May is Europe Day! Do you know what we celebrate on that day? Find out what Europe Day is all about ⬇️ | Council of the European Union