This week we look at the history behind International Workers Day, also known as May Day, and learn about the communist legacy associated with it. This is a great class to attend before May Day events!Connect with PSMLS: linktr.ee/peoplesschoolSign up to join the PSMLS mailing list and get notified of new Zoom classes every Tuesday and Thursday: eepurl.com/h9YxPbTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 The Struggle for the Eight Hour Day2:10 Reading - History of May Day by Alexander Trachtenberg10:30 Q&A 117:40 1886 Haymarket Affair21:55 Video: The Haymarket Trial24:15 Reading - History of May Day, continued28:20 Reading - May Day: A Short History by Philip S. Foner32:55 Q&A 244:30 Aftermath Haymarket; Communist Legacy of May Day46:05 Reading - History of May Day, continued52:15 Q&A 31:07:45 Conclusion