From the end of the 19th century, May Day became an occasion to celebrate the dignity of the working classes of the world. In communist countries it was designated a public holiday as a matter of course and many posters were commissioned each year to mark the day. However, the emptiness of the posters and the slogans chanted by the masses during May Day processions became increasingly obvious. Ducki’s poster subverts this charade. The number one in the date is formed by the prong of a broken fork suggesting that the state’s promises for a secure, prosperous and happy life are void.