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 worker solidarity this Labour Day, 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
Giovanni Caboto Park, 9425 109A Ave NW
11:30–15:30
Organized by the Edmonton and District Labour Council
Lethbridge
BBQ, face painting, and entertainment
Galt Gardens
11:00–14:00
Organized by the Lethbridge and District Labour Council
Facebook event
Red Deer
BBQ, face painting, kids activities, entertainment
Canada 150 Square, Capstone, 5589 47 St
11:00–14:00
Organized by the Red Deer & District Labour Council
There will also be an information fair, where labour organizations, community groups, and local businesses will set up booths to promote their organization, their community involvement, and how they supporting labour.
Wood Buffalo
BBQ
Lions Park, 3 Tolen Dr
11:00–15:00
Organized by the Wood Buffalo & District Labour Council
If you know of other Labour Day events in Alberta, please email the details to tips@albertaworker.ca.
