Today, we honour the dignity of labour and pay tribute to the countless workers whose hands, hearts, and minds have built, healed, taught, and served across generations. International Workers’ Day is a reminder that the progress of nations is rooted in the perseverance and sacrifices of working people—those who demanded justice, fought for safe conditions, and insisted that every voice be heard.

Let us never forget that the strength of a society is measured not by its wealth, but by the respect and fairness shown to those who labour within it. May we renew our commitment to upholding the rights of workers, safeguarding their wellbeing, and recognising their indispensable role in forging a future of dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity.