A Collective Community Voice

The Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC) currently represents over 90 union locals comprised of approximately 55,000 union members. As the central labour body in the city of Ottawa the ODLC provides a valuable opportunity for delegates from affiliated locals to gather and exchange information and extend mutual support. It is the role of the council to represent the interests of workers in the community.

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February 21, 2025
In the last Ontario election, 4.7 million people voted–but more than 6 million people sat…
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Labour Council Supporting Workers at Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services

March 6, 2024
March 6th, 2024  For Immediate Release Labour Council Supporting Workers at Rideauwood Addictions and Family…
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

December 6, 2023
On behalf of the OLC Women’s Committee Chair Good morning, Today, December 6th, 2023, marks…
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Bridgehead’s new policy to share tips with managers ‘doesn’t make any sense’: labour group

November 6, 2023
Including managers in tip pool renders minimum wage hike ‘moot,’ says barista Guy Quenneville ·…
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Jamaican migrant workers say they are treated like ‘animals’ in open letter under Canadian government review

October 31, 2023
article by CTV News The Jamaican government visited a number of Ontario farms last week…
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Hydro Workers rally outside city hall as strike enters its 12th week

September 14, 2023
About 150 striking Hydro Ottawa workers rallied outside City Hall Wednesday as their strike entered…
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