On Monday, September 7, 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.
Please join your fellow unionists at the Labour Day event in your area.
(This page will be updated regularly)
| Toronto | Join Toronto and York Region Labour Day “Just because we can’t march doesn’t mean we can’t speak out”
https://www.labourcouncil.ca/labour_day_2020
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| Windsor | Labour Council – Virtual Celebration. Submissions from affiliated locals. Speeches, videos from guests.
http://www.windsorlabour.ca/labour_day_2020_a_virtual_celebration
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| Durham | 1pm-3pm virtual labour day “A Plan for Progress, A Plan for Action”. Folks can submit a 2 min labour day message or live greetings.
Email at [email protected] Register for event at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-6qrzkjGtd3PwRO3FqEMXuLCMBcXzdF
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| Sudbury | Sudbury labour day car rally at 10:30am. Begin on McIsaac Drive (near Southridge Mall). Bring your own flags and decal for your vehicles. Music and speeches. Lunch served to your vehicles. Prizes for winners of song and colouring contests.
https://www.facebook.com/SudburyCLC/photos/a.769095186493135/3051536231582341/?type=3
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| Kingston | Labour Council Car Caravan, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Contact Lesley Jamieson [email protected] to RSVP
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| North Bay | Labour council is purchasing lawn signs with proceeds being donated to local food banks.
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| Hamilton | Labour Council Event – Join a caravan of vehicles which starts at the City Hall parking lot and makes its way all the way down Main St., onto Queenston Rd., right at Centennial Parkway and continues up to the Starlite Drive-In on Green Mountain Rd. in Upper Stoney Creek.
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| Peterborough | Facebook Live Event at 1pm. Local musicians, labour leaders and community activists will be featured. Go to our Facebook page at 1 pm on Sept. 7: www.facebook.com/ptbolabour
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| Lindsay & District Labour Council | Community Support Drive (donations) The women’s resources Baby Wipes, Diapers sizes 4 and 5, Shampoo, conditioner, Facecloths, women’s PJ’s, slippers for women, children and teen boys, Gift cards for gas, food, meals out, Baby Formula.Kawartha Lakes Food Source Pasta Sauce, canned meats, Canned veggies, canned fruits, Pancake mix and Syrup, Household essentials – (toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent), Personal hygiene items, (Hand soap, toothpaste, shampoo),For the upcoming School year, School supplies for studentsHumane Society of Kawartha Lakes litter, pet food, paper towels, collars, leash’s, sm blanketsWe encourage you to drop your item(s) off at Kawartha Lakes Food Source, 164 Needham St. Lindsay 705-324-0707, financial donations will be accepted in hand or through canadahelps.org Between the dates of Monday August 24 to Friday August 28, 2020, between the hrs of 9 and 5, We will also have porch pick up on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28, between the hrs of 9 am and 3 pm, Please have your donation on your porch by 9 am. We can be reached at 705-324-7841, 705-878-8771, [email protected], www.lindsaylabour.ca |
