Labourers day

[Caius]

Does Labour Day have still a meaning in Argentina

This year, since the main union of workers IS the government, it lacks somehow importance. Yet there are people that remember it as the real significance of Labour Day has.

[rasoforos]

I think it has globally lost a lot of ground. It is just an opportunity for people to go have coffee

[Banquo's Ghost]

One of my chambermaids caught me beautifully this morning.

She's Belgian, and quipped "Monday is a very special day in my country."

I responded sternly, "Labour Day?" firmly intending to have the little communist horse-whipped if she so much as thought about asking for time off.

"No, it is for Star Wars," she beamed back mischievously.

"Star Wars?" I queried, walking straight into the trap.

"Uh-huh. May the Fourth be with you."

Bloody peasants. Who said the Belgians haven't a sense of humour.

[lenin96]

Labour day is the greatest day in the year! I had to celebrate in my mind because there were no rallies around here.

[rasoforos]

One of my chambermaids caught me beautifully this morning.

One of them? How many do you need??!

If you weren't outclassing the characterisation I d have called you a bourgeois

[CountArach]

Nevermind...

[Andres]

Bloody peasants. Who said the Belgians haven't a sense of humour.

Probably a fleming. Or Louis, but that's basically the same

[Centurio Nixalsverdrus]

This year, since the main union of workers IS the government, it lacks somehow importance. Yet there are people that remember it as the real significance of Labour Day has.

Ah, so the Cristina K. party is from the main union?

[CountArach]

I attended the rally in Sydney this year and I am so glad I did - my faith in the future of humanity and the entire Progressive movement was restored.

[lenin96]

I attended the rally in Sydney this year and I am so glad I did - my faith in the future of humanity and the entire Progressive movement was restored.

What was the rally like? Unfortunately there were none in Newcastle.

[CountArach]

What was the rally like? Unfortunately there were none in Newcastle.

A couple of thousand people showed up and quite a few unions were present. Lots of left-wing political parties were there as well, as well as activist groups. We marched through the main streets of Sydney to the sounds of bagpipe music and Socialist slogans, which was a lot of fun. There were quite a few speakers towards the end, such as Verity Firth from the ALP, a Greens Councillor, a couple of Union Secretaries and an Immigrant worker from Pacific Brands who was about to be laid off (He got a huge round of applause).

All in all, a fun day. The mood was really optimistic and there was a real feeling that we were on the verge of an important era for the Progressive movement.

[Caius]

Ah, so the Cristina K. party is from the main union?

Sort of.