This year, labour councils across Alberta will host free events that are open to the public to commemorate Labour Day.
The statutory holiday has been celebrated on the first Monday of September since 1894, and is in line with Labor Day in the United States. However, the two countries are kind of outliers.
Over 80 other countries honour the labour of workers on 1 May, also known as May Day or International Workers’ Day, which itself originated as a day to remember the Haymarket affair, an 1886 protest in Chicago, Illinois.
If you’re interested in celebrating Labour Day this year, check out these events.
Calgary
Labour Day food drive
CDLC Office: 321-3132 26 St NE
10:00–14:00
Organized by the Calgary and District Labour Council
Edmonton
BBQ, entertainment, and activities
Clarke Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd
11:30–15:30
Organized by the Edmonton and District Labour Council
Facebook event
Lethbridge
BBQ, face painting, and entertainment
Galt Gardens
11:00–14:00
Organized by the Lethbridge and District Labour Council
Facebook event
Medicine Hat
Labour Day food drive
The Real Canadian Superstore, 1792 Trans Canada Way SE
11:00–16:00
Organized by the Medicine Hat and District Labour Council
Red Deer
BBQ
Parking lot at the Elements by Rivers Edge building, 5002 55 St
11:30–13:30
Organized by the Red Deer and District Labour Council
Wood Buffalo
Worker Appreciation BBQ
Fort McMurray Tarsands Lions Club, 3 Tolen Dr, Fort McMurray
11:00–15:00
Organized by the Wood Buffalo and District Labour Council
If you know of other Labour Day events in Alberta, please email the details to tips@albertaworker.ca.
