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May Day events in Edmonton are organized by the May Day Planning Committee. It is an Adhoc group of people from various community groups, unions and partners who work together to plan the event. Anyone is welcome to support and join the committee by:
- Attending meetings and events
- Lending your name and logo
- Donating to the committee
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April 28, 2016
Join us on the evening of Wednesday, May 4 for a panel discussion inspired by the films shown during the PAA's recent film night, Meat on the Move: The Edmonton Meat-Packing Industry on Film.
The panel - composed of Alvin Finkel, Winston Gereluk, John Ventura, and Don...
April 6, 2016
Born out of the struggle for the 8-hour day more than 100 years ago, May Day is celebrated by working people the world over as an occasion to defend the rights of workers and defend the rights of all. On May 1, Edmontonians will join the millions around the world who t...
February 11, 2016
The 40th anniversary of AUPE is intended to be celebratory, educational and motivational. While the occasion is a great opportunity to recognize and value the work and services Alberta public employees have provided to the province for the last four decades it is also...
January 29, 2016
Celebrate the founding of Local 120, United Garments Workers of America.
In Edmonton, in 1911, Local 120 was chartered at the Great Western Garment company plant. In 2007, this event was designated an event of national historic significance by the Historic Sites and Mo...
January 29, 2016
This meeting is opened to anyone or organization who wants to participate in constructive discussions regarding the theme, speakers and other details of the 2016 Edmonton May Day events.
The focus of this meeting is less on logistics and more on the "why" of May Day,...