History of Labour Law
Where was the first Labor Day parade held?
On September 5, 1882, New York’s Central Labor Union held a parade to celebrate union work and show support for all unions. More than 10,000 union workers took unpaid time off work to march from City Hall, past Union Square, and up to 42nd Street
NFL! Football
What was the peak temperature hit this summer in Toronto?
36 degrees! Not counting the Humidity! It broke the previous record of the hottest day in Toronto of 32.6 degrees.
We had 30 days this summer of temperatures over 22 degrees!
The biggest/loudest animal on Earth calls Canada home (at least part of the time). What is it?
Blue whales, which can grow up to 27 m long and weigh up to 132 tonnes, are found in Canadian waters along Canada’s east coast. HAVE YOU SEEN ONE!?
When an animal is diurnal what does it mean?
That animal is active by daylight.
What was the first form of Labour Legislation in Canada?
The Trade Unions Act. The Trade Unions Act is passed by Parliament on June 14, 1872, legalizing unions.
What was the original intention for Labour Day?
It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labour organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families.
what is the average temperature during the fall season in Ontario?
14 degrees!
You could call it the green giant. Canada’s tallest recorded tree stands 56 m high. What is its name and where is it located?!
The western red cedar, located in British Columbia’s Pacific Rim National Park, was discovered in 1988 and has been nicknamed “Cheewhat Giant” because of its proximity to Cheewhat Lake. The diameter of the tree is more than 6 m and contains an estimated 450 cubic m in timber volume.
What does the word feral mean, and what is one example of a FERAL animal.
It is a term that means domesticated animal gone wild, an example is the feral house cat.
Why do many not wear white after Labor Day?!
It is due to two factors, weather and social class!
White was worn in the summer months due to the hot weather and the light fabric didnt attract the sun!
White was also seen as something the wealthier social classes wore, and wearing white after labour day was seen as "flaunting your wealth"
How many minutes on average do you think the average Canadian spends travelling to work?
Canadian commuters spent an average of 23.7 minutes travelling to work (2023)
Fall isn't caused by the Earth's distance from the sun ... so what makes the season change?
Fall, like all of the seasons, is caused by the Earth's tilt in relation to the sun. It gets warmer in each hemisphere when that hemisphere tilts toward the sun and colder when it leans away.
These birds are terrible at flying, despite their wings. It takes between 300 and 400 beats of their wings per minute to stay airborne. Many choose to stick to the ground. What are they?
Atlantic Puffin! One of the most popular and well-known seabirds in Canada, its colourful features often appear on calendars and posters.
What is the only venomous snake that lives in the Canadian Prairies?
Prairie Rattlesnake. Commonly grows to more than 3 feet (100 cm) in length, with the maximum recorded size reaching almost 5 ft!
When it bites the prairie rattlesnake can inject from 20 to 55% of its venom stock in a single bite. But they will sometimes deliver a dry bite, up to 20% of the time, where no venom is injected.
Which developed countries do not have a minimum wage?
Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland!
What is the most popular occupation industry in Canada?
As of 2024, Retail! Offering just over 2 million jobs to people residing in Canada. Second Place goes to Manufacturing and construction, with 1.6 million jobs
How many days until summer 2026?
293 days ! or 9 months, 20 days
What is Canadas Biggest Land Mammal called?? (Native to Canada)
The Wood Bison! Males stand 2 meters high at the shoulders and weigh up to 900kg! Comparable to moose in height, wood bison's weigh considerably more than moose.
This animal only sleeps for 5-30 minutes at a time, taking short naps periodically throughout the day
Giraffe's!! They also prefer to sleep standing due to their long neck. Laying down makes it exposed to predators.
Taking place in Canada between January and June 1872. The movement’s goal was to standardize shorter working days. What was the Movement called?
The Nine Hour Movement was an international workers’ attempt to secure shorter working days. In Canada, the movement took place between January and June 1872.
What Country did Labour Day originate in?
Canada! Stemming from 1870’s labour disputes in Toronto, in 1872 a parade was held in support of a strike against the 58 hour workweek. As a result, 24 union leaders who were responsible for organizing the event were arrested under anti-union laws.
What is the name of the Steamship we will be taking a tour on in October?
The Winona! Up in Muskoka
This furry little nuisance in recent years began rapidly populating Toronto. In fact, the city had a reported 100,000 in 2019! What are they?
Racoon - Their “growth spurt” was so massive that many people refer to the city as the “raccoon Capital of the World.” In 2014, Toronto officials considered euthanizing raccoons as a form of population control, but more than half of the city’s residents voted against it.
This plant-eating mammal is pregnant for 2 years!!!! What is it?
Elephants! These gentle giants have the longest gestation period of all mammals, carrying their developing babies for nearly two years before giving birth. Because elephants are the largest land animal in the world with the biggest brains, their long gestation period allows for proper development of the fetus in the womb.