Aaisha Foundation coordinated a Labour Day event on the first of May with an aim of honoring worker’s hard work and the struggles they endure to deliver their duties in this nation. The event was intended to pay tribute to such unknown heroes and to assert thanks for their sacrifices and pains that they have undergone to build the nation.
The labor day celebration event was aimed at creating an interaction space where the workers should be able to discuss their working experiences, difficulties they face, and accomplishments achieved. The concept of the event was to involve representatives of different sectors of the population such as the manufacturing sector, agricultural sector and various service sectors in order to engage them in a dialogue, group discussions, seminars, games or any other activities designed to promote the essence of the campaign, solidarity among the workers and the achievement of the event’s objectives. The labor day celebration event was meant to enable workers, make them have the necessary tools they require for furthering their professions, and foster a strong support community among working professionals.
The 1st May labor day event was all about changing the perception of people to appreciate the workforce because it is them who make everything run smoothly. From the factory employee to the farmer, the construction laborer to the doctor, every worker counts and has his/her part to contribute in society. The occasion aimed at appreciating these workers and acknowledging the strains they undergo as they work for long hours, practice labor intensive work, and lack adequate resources yet they offer their best.
The specific activity that took place during the Labour Day was a event that provided several informative and entertaining workshops and activities for the workers on labor day history.
- To improve the working people’s financial decisions and their financial planning regarding investment, a workshop on financial literacy was delivered to the workers.
- To encourage the recruitment of new students, a session regarding the health and wellbeing of the students was conducted. Employees were given suggestions and guidelines on how to eat healthy, exercise and reduce stress at the workplace.
- To improve interpersonal skills at the workplace, a workshop on leadership and communication was organized for the workers in order to teach them how to handle themselves, fellow workers, supervisors or clients.
The 1st May labor day event also provided team-building exercises, which were aimed at improving the friendly relationships between workers in an organization. These activities were useful in creating a platform that assisted in the formulation of trust among the participants.
A principal presentation at the Labour Day event was a speech by an influential scholar in the area of labor protection and labor day history. The speaker elaborated on labor rights, the conditions that employees endure, and the work of organizations such as Aaisha Foundation to support workers.
The labor day in Pakistan event that was organized by Aaisha Foundation was very effective. The event assisted in bringing together workers, as a common fete and experience sharing was dominant at the end of the night. Realizing the fact that the workers are also facing many problems and hardships at their workplace, it was intended to motivate the workers to strive hard to continue their efforts in contributing to the progress of the nation. With this goal in mind, the foundation will continue providing the necessary support and voice to the workers’ rights’ fight while seeking justice for all.