on may 1st, labor day parades and beach events are organized to honor workers in rio de janeiro and across the world.

in fact, landmark events such as the demonstrations and strikes of 1886 in chicago, where thousands of workers demanded a better and safer and work environment, had a strong impact across the world - this is why, many countries choose May 1st to salute and celebrate workers, in all fields and industries.

Brazil has seen great developments in its labor policies, and Margarida Alves, one its own leaders on labor rights,  who represented all women in the rural workforce, and who defended their ideals with her life, has been taken as an image of the empowered workforce.