The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health Climate change is already having serious impacts on planetary health, human health and the world of work. As this problem intensifies, workers around the globe find themselves at an increased risk of exposure to hazards such as excessive heat, ultraviolet […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2022
International Volunteer Day (IVD) International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global celebration of volunteers. It takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere. Volunteers are leading social change around the world. This special day promotes the work of volunteers at […]
World Day for Decent Work – 7 October
It is good to ask ourselves the question: WHAT IS DECENT WORK? And October 7th is a good day to answer it! Since 2015, the richest 1% has owned more wealth than the rest of the planet (Oxfam). 71% of people say governments should work towards a pay rise for […]
34th Sunday of Year A – Feast of Christ the universal King – 2020
In many areas of Quebec Province, countless orange cones raise their heads – they seem to be everywhere. We are used to their presence, used also to seeing near them a familiar road sign which reads: The 1st reading of today’s Feast of Christ the universal King brings to mind […]
World Day for Decent Work – 7 October
Workers from around the world will be holding activities to mark the 11th World Day for Decent Work on 7 October. This year’s global theme, “Change the Rules”, highlights the deeply entrenched injustice of the global economic system alongside shrinking democratic space and deteriorating labour rights in many countries, documented […]