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SUMMARY:International Workers' Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#217A7E”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”May 1st\, Worker’s Day” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1776882208480{margin-top: 10% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55751″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nThe First “May Day”\nIn the late nineteenth century\, the working class was in constant struggle to gain the 8-hour work day. Working conditions were severe and it was quite common to work 10 to 16 hour days in unsafe conditions. Death and injury were commonplace at many work places and inspired such books as Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle and Jack London’s The Iron Heel. As early as the 1860’s\, working people agitated to shorten the workday without a cut in pay\, but it wasn’t until the late 1880’s that organized labor was able to garner enough strength to declare the 8-hour workday. This proclamation was without consent of employers\, yet demanded by many of the working class. \nAt its national convention in Chicago\, held in 1884\, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions (which later became the American Federation of Labor)\, proclaimed that “eight hours shall constitute a legal day’s labor from and after May 1\, 1886.” The following year\, the FOTLU\, backed by many Knights of Labor locals\, reiterated their proclamation stating that it would be supported by strikes and demonstrations. On May 1\, 1886\, more than 300\,000 workers in 13\,000 businesses across the United States walked off their jobs in the first May Day celebration in history. \nThe sacrifices of so many people can not be forgotten or we’ll end up fighting for those same gains all over again. This is why we celebrate May Day. \nFrom: https://archive.iww.org/history/library/misc/origins_of_mayday/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”55755″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nCanadian Unions: CUPE\nInternational Workers’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate the union movement’s victories and recognize the importance of continuing our global fight for labour rights\, equity and economic justice. \nFor more than a century International Workers’ Day has acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of the trade union movement. The list is long and includes the establishment of employment standards\, occupational health and safety legislation\, and old age security. \nCUPE’s page for IWD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”20″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMay Day: Celebrating the Trade Union Movement\nEach year\,  workers across the globe celebrate May 1st\, International Workers’ Day (May Day) as their Labour Day. \nFor more than a century International Workers’ Day has acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of the trade union movement. The list is long and includes the establishment of employment standards\, occupational health and safety legislation\, and old age security. \nCommemorating the achievements of working people is important\, but International Workers’ Day is also a reminder to continue the effort —  and even more so\, as factors such as globalization can only be countered by stronger solidarity. \nSo on May 1\, International Workers’ Day we were reminded – as 21st century workers – to stand with each other around the globe in common purpose and solidarity\, with people of different backgrounds and nationalities who share the same wish for workers’ empowerment. \nUFCW page for IWD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-workers-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:National Physician's Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#007481″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Thank you\, Canadian Physicians!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1776953937795{margin-top: 10% !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55791″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]National Physicians’ Day in Canada is celebrated annually on May 1st. In 2026\, this day falls on a Friday. It honors the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe\, the first female physician to practice in Canada\, recognizing the dedication and care physicians provide to patients and the healthcare system. \nSays the Canadian Medical Association: “In an era where Canadians are bombarded daily by information both real and fake\, they continue to place the highest trust in doctors to provide quality health information and evidence-based care. Year-over-year trust in doctors remains exceptionally high providing much needed stability amidst a changing landscape. Doctors’ voices matter and are needed more than ever.” \nKey Details for 2026: \n\nNational Physicians’ Day: Friday\, May 1\, 2026. This day\, marked by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)\, celebrates all Canadian doctors.\nPurpose: To express gratitude for doctors’ commitment to patient care\, particularly following challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.\nProvincial Celebrations: Many provinces\, including Ontario\, formally recognize May 1st for this purpose\, with landmarks often lighting up in blue.\nActionable Appreciation: The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and others often encourage thanking doctors through social media using #DoctorsDay.\n\n[/vc_column_text]See CMA Web Page[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-physicians-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T080000
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SUMMARY:Speech and Hearing Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55761″ img_size=”medium” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nMay is Speech & Hearing Month in Canada!\nMay is Speech & Hearing month – a national opportunity to celebrate communication health and highlight the vital role of speech-language pathologists\, audiologists\, and communication health assistants. Their knowledge and experience supports Canadians of all ages in speaking\, hearing\, swallowing\, understanding\, and connecting with the world around them. \n2026 Theme: Access Changes Everything\nAccess to speech-language pathology and audiology services can profoundly shape a person’s life. This year’s theme – Access Changes Everything – highlights how essential communication health services are across the lifespan. When individuals have timely access to these services\, they experience stronger health outcomes\, deeper social connection\, and greater opportunities to participate fully in school\, work\, and community life.[/vc_column_text]See Website[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/speech-and-hearing-month-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T080000
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SUMMARY:Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#7B7A78″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Work Relatedness of Bladder Cancer” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1776959571040{margin-top: 10% !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”55802″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nFrom Bladder Cancer Canada: Every May\, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is recognized around the world. This month is an opportunity to shine a light on this often underrepresented form of cancer\, and the many ways it touches the lives of Canadians…it is the 5th Most Common Cancer – more than 80\,000 Canadians are living with Bladder Cancer   Read More[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nResearch\nOccupational exposure to chemical and petrochemical industries and bladder cancer risk in four western Canadian provinces\nIn 2004 the Public Health Agency of Canada published a paper that concluded environmental exposure to certain chemicals has been linked to increased risk of bladder cancer\, second only to smoking in terms of risk factor.[/vc_column_text]Read Paper[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOccupational workplace dangers of bladder cancer continue to swell despite improvements in risk knowledge and materials\nIn 2015 the Canadian HRReporter cited research from the Occupational Cancer Research Centre with Cancer Care Ontario and other sources that concluded “Occupational exposure to carcinogens is to blame for the rising rates of bladder cancer in workers.” It notes certain exposures are known to increase risks of bladder and other cancers.[/vc_column_text]Read Article[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nVideo\nOn Canadian Cancer Day\, February 4\, OHCOW teamed up with theOccupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) for a video on occupational co-exposures of cancer and clinical case studies. \nThis World Cancer Day video explores occupational co-exposures and cancer risk through both research and clinical perspectives. OCRC presented findings from their co-exposures project on lung and bladder cancer\, while OHCOW will follow with clinical work and case studies that illustrate the real-world impacts of multiple workplace exposures\, linking research findings to practice. \nThe Changing Landscape of Exposure and Cancer\nDr. Jeavana Sritharan – OCRC Scientist\, Surveillance\, Dr. Tracy Kirkham – OCRC Associate Director & Scientist\, Shannon Halls – OCRC Research Associate\, Fatima Ali – OCRC Research Associate \nA Clinical Perspective: Case Studies with Multiple Exposures\nLawrence Kurtz – OHCOW Occupational Hygienist[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJu2vsjhhb0″ css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/bladder-cancer-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Week 1: Ten Years of Workplace Mental Health
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URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-2026-ten-years-of-workplace-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Mayday Mayday
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