On Monday, September 4, CUPE Ontario members will take part in Labour Day events in communities across the province.
The annual celebration has its roots in the labour movement’s fight for an eight-hour day and celebrates the many gains unions have struggled for on behalf of all workers, including health and safety regulations, parental leave, better wages, pay equity laws and same-sex spousal benefits.
This year we will be putting our focus on Bill 148 and the need for real changes to the Labour Relations Act, including union card check certification for all, anti-scab provisions and first contract arbitration. Along with these issues we will be highlighting the fight for $15 and fairness.
Please come out and join your fellow unionists at the Labour Day event in your area.
| Join us at Labour day events across Ontario in 2017 (more events will be posted here soon): | |
| Durham Region |
Sept.4 – 11am – 2pm
Labour Day Family Picnic Memorial Park, Oshawa Join CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick for free food, entertainment and fun! Live music, face painting, RC Cars, Treats for the Kids, Hotdogs, Cold Drinks & Watermelon. All are welcome! |
| Guelph |
Sept. 4 – Riverside Park from 12 noon to 3pm.
Hotdogs, corn samosas, rides for the kids and community info tables. |
| Hamilton |
Join CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn for the Hamilton Labour Day picnic and Parade. For information, click here. |
| Kingston & District |
Sept. 4
Labour Day Parade and Picnic McBurney (Skeleton) Park Staging begins at 10:15am. March to City Hall at 10:30am sharp. BBQ Picnic in the park after the parade. Everyone is welcome to join as we celebrate labour in our community with Live Music, Free BBQ, and a Bouncy Castle for children! |
| North Bay & District |
Sept.4
Labour Day Family Fun Day North Bay Waterfront We will be offering a Train or Carousel ride, various games and activities, music, and, of course, food. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs are traditional, along with juice, soda pop and cotton candy. |
| Toronto & York Region | Sept.4 – Parade
Meet at 9AM – Gathering west side of University, north of Armoury St., marching to Exhibition Place. Wrist bands for access to the CNE will only be available to those who join us for the march. RSVP by clicking here. |
