Randol Fawkes Labour Day
Observed annually on the first Friday in June, Randol Fawkes Labour Day is a public holiday named in honor of Sir Randol Fawkes. Fawkes was a civil rights activist, a free-trade advocate, a unionist, and an author who played a crucial role in establishing the trade union movement in the Bahamas.
The Bahamas (Public holiday)He was also the one who established this holiday in 1961, although at the time of its creation, the holiday did not bear his name. It would not be named after him until 2013 when it was decided that the holiday should be renamed to honor him.
The History of Randol Fawkes Labour Day in The Bahamas
In the Bahamas, Fawkes is known as the Father of Labour because of all the work he did for the labour movement in the country. In 1961, he was successful in making Labour Day a public holiday. He did this because he believed that the holiday would be a fitting tribute to all the work done by the working class of the Bahamas. When Fawkes died in 2000, a movement began to rename the holiday in his honor. This eventually happened in 2013 when Randol Fawkes Labour Day was established.
Facts About The Bahamas Economy
We thought it might be worthwhile to go over current labour statistics in the Bahamas. After all, this article deals with Randol Fawkes Labour Day. So, let’s just jump right in.
- Labor force: Approximately 184,000+ workers.
- Employment in Manufacturing: 3.4%
- Employment in Hotels & Restaurants: 15.4%
- Employment in Wholesale & Retail: 14.1%
Observing Randol Fawkes Labour Day in The Bahamas
On this day, labour unions from various labour organizations hold a large parade through downtown Nassau. There are also political speeches given by politicians and labour leaders. People also use the day off to enjoy time with friends and family members. It’s a good day to enjoy some baked crab or rock lobsters, or something as simple as pigeon peas and rice.
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