Labor Day has been a public holiday in Hong Kong since 1999. In the United States, the holiday was first celebrated in 1886 as part of the struggle for the eight-hour workday. On May 1st of that year, hundreds of thousands of workers across the country went on strike, demanding better working conditions and shorter working hours.

      In today's fast-paced world, achieving a balance between work and personal life is a real challenge, especially in the hospitality industry, where workers find it tough to manage work-life balance despite the historical eight-hour day movement that advocated for a more balanced approach to 8 hours for work, 8 hours for recreation, and 8 hours for rest. Let's strive to create better working conditions and shorter hours to attract and retain workers, making the industry an even better place to work.