Labour Day
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Labour Day (plural Labour Days)
British standard spelling of Labor Day.
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Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
In the 20th century May Day has also become linked to International Workers' Day in Great Britain, even though the holiday is not officially a " Labour Day ".
Before the demise of the Ottawa Renegades after the 2005 season, that team played the nearby Montreal Alouettes on Labour Day weekend.
Canada A Labour Day parade in Toronto, Canada in 1900 Labour Day ( French : Fête du Travail) has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in Canada since the 1880s.
For many residents and visitors to the Bahamas, the afternoon of Labour Day is a time to relax at home or perhaps visit the beach.
For other countries, Labour Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labour movement in that country.