NEW DELHI, May 18 -- As a day to celebrate workers' rights, May Day this year was expected to be a very subdued affair across the globe. The COVID pandemic has ensured that. May Day has shared a date with International Workers' Day since 1880 and because of its more recent history, it is often a day of protests for labour unions around the world.
Traditionally, leaders from various labour unions would congregate on a common platform at various May Day rally events, affirming their commitment to advance the interest of workers. But in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, it is doubtful if the 'traditions' would be adhered to this once!
Even otherwise; rather than alleviating the plight of the workers, it has always been a quick run of formal...