Labour Day

On Monday, Sept. 1, Nova Scotians will join all of Canada in recognizing working people, and the strength of Canada's work force.

"Labour Day has been an important day for Canadians since it was established as a national holiday in 1894," said Premier John Hamm. "It's important for us to remember that it means much more than the last long weekend of summer. It's a day on which we need to reflect on the importance of partnerships and shared responsibility in the workplace."

Environment and Labour Minister Kerry Morash said that positive, co-operative relations between workers and management are vital to safety, productivity and job satisfaction.

"My experience as an occupational health and safety professional has taught me that when there is a shared vision for safety and job satisfaction, the workplace is inevitably more productive. The Department of Environment and Labour will continue to work with employers and employees to make sure we have healthy, safe and productive workplaces."

The minister said that Nova Scotia's work force can compete with work forces anywhere else in the world.

"We should take pride in that, as we mark Labour Day. We should celebrate our work force as being educated, flexible, motivated and well able to meet the requirements of the modern workplace."