It was in 1917 that the Mexican constitution made it the law that all workers complete an 8 hr long shift, had one day off for every six days of work, get paid a fair salary, have the right to form unions and syndicates, the right to participate in the companies utilities and the right to medical benefits.
In our town 1 de Mayo is usually celebrated by albañiles and construction workers at the work site prior to the date or after, the employer provides refreshments and food for the workers who are allowed to leave for home early (I can almost safely say that not much work gets done this day either...). Carnitas, tortillas, salsa, Coca-cola, cerveza, music, and a decorated cross to put up on the unfinished building are required!
The cross is to conmemorate el Dia de la Cruz, which is May 3rd, this days has been chosen by the albañiles to celebrate their craft and they place a cross on their building to bless and protect their structure.
"la cruz" presente en la obra
llegenle muchachos!
Don't forget to show all hard working people of La Manzanilla your apreciation for this day, it is also a very important national holiday so we usually get a good amount of people on the beach for this weekend...
Feliz dia del Trabajo!
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Special thanks to Paul Zuñiga!
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