Events

On May 4, 1886 during a strike for the eight hour work day in Chicago, four demonstrators were killed by police. Every May 1 we celebrate International Worker’s Day also known as May Day to commemorate those who marched during the strike. With their endless efforts they help establish the five day work week, occupational health and safety legislation, old age security, and basic employment standards.

With technological advancements, pay equity, excessive workloads, violence in the workplace, unpredictable political climate, and other ongoing labour issues, the fight for workers continues! Join SEIU Healthcare as we celebrate our progress and continue to advocate for better working conditions!

On May 1 join SEIU Healthcare as we celebrate and reflect on the development made in the labour movement all over Ontario!

MAY DAY

International Workers Day: A Celebration
Hosted by: Peterborough and District Labour Council
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Location: Historic Red Dog Tavern
198 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, Ont.
Time: 7:00 p.m.

International Worker’s Day March
Hosted by: Hamilton & District Labour Council
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Times: Rally at 3:30 p.m., march at 4:00 p.m. (Location: Gore Park, King St E, Hamilton, Ont. L8N 1A1)
food and music at 5:30 p.m. (Location: This Ain’t Hollywood at 345 James St. North, Hamilton, Ont.), and Winnipeg General Strike Movie at 7:30 p.m. (Location: Workers Art & Heritage Centre at 51 Stuart St. Hamilton, Ont.)\

Sister of the Roundtable 4 Building Power
Join the Toronto & York Regional Labour Council Women’s Committee for a day dedicated to creating women’s committees that are beyond bake sales and build power within our unions.
Location: United Steelworkers Hall, at 25 Cecil Street, Toronto, Ont.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.