/definetheline/taxonomy/term/1000/all en /definetheline/article/has-labour-day-has-lost-its-way <p>Labour Day in Canada used to be a holiday that people took to the streets to celebrate. Up until the Second World War, <a href="http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/labour-day">parades with floats and marching bands would fill downtown city corridors, and unions and trade congresses would organize park picnics with friendly sports competitions</a>. These gatherings were more than a celebration; they originated from rallies and hard-won fights for improved working conditions during the age of industrialization.</p> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:43:04 +0000 sarah.towle@mcgill.ca 4000 at /definetheline