Every Day is Labour Day!

 

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Lesson 2

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Learning from Labour

The Origins of Labour Day and 
the Labour Movement

Employment Standards and 
Health and Safety Regulations 
Today: Ontario Ministry of 
Labour 

The Role of Organized Labour

During Reading, Consider

When considering this aspect of Labour, 
what people or organizations, events, or 
developments are significant for us to know 
about? How do these impact us today?

During Reading, Consider

What aspects of the Labour Standards 
(Employment Standards and Health and 
Safety Regulations) are significant for us to 
know about? How do these aspects impact 
us today?

During Reading, Consider

When considering this aspect of Labour, 
what people or organizations, events or 
developments or processes are significant 
for us to know about? How do these impact 
us today?

After Presentations

What connections do you see between Labour Day, the role of organized labour and the Labour Standards we have now? 

List as many as you can, referring to specific details where possible OR make a cause and effect graphic which illustrates this 
understanding.