2016 is really being a rare year, at least rare for many. If some have not become accustomed to the temperatures and crazy weather that invades Spain, or to the day that is added to the month of February, yesterday not only was Mother's Day celebrated but also it was celebrated on Labor Day.
Although many autonomous communities have passed the celebration of this day to this day (at least 7 autonomous communities), so we thought it would be a good way to remember and celebrate the day four important books for the holidayWithout forgetting of course all those revolutionaries who fought for our rights, sometimes with their lives, but that is the subject of another article.
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The Wealth of Nations It was a before and after in the world. His perception of the economy opened up what would be the future Capitalism and with this he tried to modernize jobs, beginning to be aware of labor relations. For many Adam Smith was the father of Capitalism or rather of Modern Economy, however personally I believe that It was an important part in the creation of Employment and the current Economy, not being everything, but an important part. If you haven't really read this book yet, hereyou can find a copy of it.
Communist Manifesto of K. Marx and F. Engels
Although it has been many years since its publication, the truth is that there is still doubt about the true authorship of one of the most important works in the History of Humanity. This work was the germ of Marxism and the beginning of the working class. For the first time there was talk of proletariat as a social class and that meant that the worker was recognized within society. I know that this work has political overtones, but it was really a very important stone to create current labor relations, especially in the section on worker rights, something that was diminished at the time of publication. If you don't have it yet, here you can get a copy.
Henry Ford. My Life and Work of Henry Ford
This work is the autobiography of Henry Ford, one of the revolutionaries in the labor sector. He is known for his Ford T and what it meant to the motor world, but actually the manufacture of these cars made companies and chain work were established in many economic sectors, something that also affected the worker, especially in the one who began to work 8 hours in a production chain and that sometimes put their health or limbs in danger.
Mass strike, party and unions of Rosa de Luxemburg
Although we have said that yesterday the Labor Day and Mother's Day coincided, the truth is that it is not the first time that the world of work and the world of women intersect. One of the fighters in favor of better working conditions for workers was Rosa de Luxembourg, a great figure within Marxism but also within the struggle for the rights of workers and women. That is why Strike of the masses, parties and unions is an interesting work to read on this day or at any time since their ideas were not wasted. This work was written by Rosa de Luxemburg herself and is interesting to read because the feminine point of view of Work is known, a point of view that many of us sometimes forget and that is good to remember.
Conclusion on the works of Labor Day
These are some important works that should be read due to their participation in the Worker's Rights, rights that today (or rather yesterday) we celebrate; However, they are not the only works that are interesting to read, each one has its essence and importance, something to remember. But as they say, they are not all that are, but they are the ones that are Which one do you stay with? What work would you add to this list?