International Unemployment Day 2023: Date, history and significance

International Unemployment Day 2023: International Unemployment Day is observed on March 6 every year. The objective is to shed light on the problem of unemployment across the world. 

Let's learn about the history and significance of International Unemployment Day 2023 and share some famous quotes to spread the word.

International Unemployment Day 2023: History 

In the aftermath of World War I, the Great Depression, precipitated by a stock market crash in 1929, had a global economic impact. Unemployment became a widespread issue, with few social services available to assist those in need. 

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On March 6, 1930, thousands of people took to the streets in major cities around the world to protest the Great Depression's mass unemployment. International Unemployment Day was named after this coordinated campaign of marches and demonstrations.

The initial plan was to hold the marches and protests on February 26 but because of delay in preparation it was observed on March 6, which also did not fail to draw attention to the problem of unemployment.  

A proposal was made in the Executive Committee of the Communist International (ECCI) in Moscow, to establish March 6, 1930, as an "international day" of protest against unemployment.

In total, 30 American cities witnessed mass demonstrations as part of the March 6 campaign, including Boston, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Cleveland, Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Seattle, and full-fledged riots erupted in New York City and Detroit when thousands of people were attacked by police.

International Unemployment Day 2023: Significance 

International Unemployment Day is dedicated to bringing attention to the plight of the unemployed. It provides a platform for people to raise this critical issue and pressure those in power to take action to find a solution. It is also a step towards increasing empathy for those who are struggling to make ends meet.

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