Labor Day 2019: Google launches special doodle to celebrate intn’l holiday

Google is celebrating Labour Day with a Google Doodle honouring workers around the world.

Labour Day, celebrated around the globe on 1 May, is a day dedicated to labourers of the working class.

The day originated in the US in the 19th century when the labour union movement rose up against unjust working conditions and demanded better pay, reasonable hours, and paid leaves, The Independent reports.

While the day stands for different things depending on the country, the overall theme of the public holiday is celebrating the achievements of workers.