Events – Ottawa & District Labour Council Ottawa & District Labour Council Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:50:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/2022/09/cropped-ODLC-Favicon-32x32.jpg Events – Ottawa & District Labour Council 32 32 SAVE THE DATE – Spring into ACTion https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/save-the-date-spring-into-action/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:50:29 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=252&lang=en “Work to live. Tool up for a healthier tomorrow” Health & Safety Forum – Free Hybrid Event (Pre-registration is required for both: Virtual & In-Person) * Hear from OHCOW Ergonomists and Hygienists on prevention tools for worker health. * Carmine Tiano, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario. * Light lunch and refreshments provided. * More details to follow. All are welcome including colleagues, Joint Health & Safety Committee members, useful to all work sectors particularly the trade sector, and anyone interested in Occupational Health and Safety

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Health & Safety Forum – Free Hybrid Event

(Pre-registration is required for both: Virtual & In-Person)

* Hear from OHCOW Ergonomists and Hygienists on prevention tools for worker health.
* Carmine Tiano, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.
* Light lunch and refreshments provided.
* More details to follow.

All are welcome including colleagues, Joint Health & Safety Committee members, useful to all work sectors particularly the trade sector, and anyone interested in Occupational Health and Safety

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]]> Rideau Canal Celtic Cross Ceremony https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/rideau-canal-celtic-cross-ceremony-2/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:24:26 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=244&lang=en 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument. The monument was erected in memory of the 1000 workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826 and 1832. Speakers at the August 5, 2024 Ceremony include: Jennie Quin, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland Tim Tierney, Councillor Beacon Hill-Cyrville, City of Ottawa SC Ruszala, Visitor/Community Engagement Manager, Bytown Museum Sean Kealey, President, Irish Society of the National Capital Region Sean McKenny, President, Ottawa and District Labour Council

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]]> 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument. The monument was erected in memory of the 1000 workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826 and 1832.

Speakers at the August 5, 2024 Ceremony include:

Jennie Quin, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland
Tim Tierney, Councillor Beacon Hill-Cyrville, City of Ottawa
SC Ruszala, Visitor/Community Engagement Manager, Bytown Museum
Sean Kealey, President, Irish Society of the National Capital Region
Sean McKenny, President, Ottawa and District Labour Council

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]]> Solidarity BBQ https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/solidarity-bbq-2/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:08:55 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=239&lang=en Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa 1602 Telesat Court In support of OPSEU Local 454 who are on strike at the CASO.

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1602 Telesat Court

In support of OPSEU Local 454 who are on strike at the CASO.

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]]> Solidarity BBQ https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/solidarity-bbq/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:49:31 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=235&lang=en Solidarity BBQ In support of OPSEU Local 499 who are on strike at the LCBO. The location of the BBQ is at the North End of Rainbow Street, off Canotek Road.

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In support of OPSEU Local 499 who are on strike at the LCBO.

The location of the BBQ is at the North End of Rainbow Street, off Canotek Road.

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]]> 2004 Ottawa Labour Day March and Picnic https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/2004-ottawa-labour-day-march-and-picnic/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:00:50 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=231&lang=en March leaves Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street side) at 12:00pm sharp. March Route: South on Elgin Street to Gladstone Avenue, West on Gladstone Avenue to McNabb Park (corner of Gladstone Avenue and Bronson Avenue). Picnic commences when March participants arrive at McNabb Park (approx 12:45pm). Picnic includes: BBQ (Hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, melon pieces, drinks). Live music, face painting, bouncy castle, wading pool with life guards. Everything free.

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]]> March leaves Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street side) at 12:00pm sharp.
March Route: South on Elgin Street to Gladstone Avenue, West on Gladstone Avenue to McNabb Park (corner of Gladstone Avenue and Bronson Avenue).
Picnic commences when March participants arrive at McNabb Park (approx 12:45pm).

Picnic includes: BBQ (Hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, melon pieces, drinks). Live music, face painting, bouncy castle, wading pool with life guards. Everything free.

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]]> April 28th National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/april-28th-national-day-of-mourning-for-workers-killed-or-injured-on-the-job/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:56:50 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=227 The post April 28th National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job appeared first on Ottawa & District Labour Council.

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]]> Labour Appreciation Night Awards Dinner https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/labour-appreciation-night-awards-dinner/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:02:01 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=196 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 6:00pm Social ◊ 6:30pm Opening/Award Presentation ◊ 6:45pm Dinner Location: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel (150 Albert Street ◊ Parking at Sheraton & World Exchange Plaza) Tickets: $550.00 per table of 8 or $70.00 per Individual Nominate a member for one of the 2023 Awards (Presented at the dinner) Payment payable in advance to “Ottawa & District Labour Council” 500 – 280 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7 Information & Ticket Reservations: Contact: ODLC – Jennifer 613-233-7820 or jennifer@ottawalabour.org LAN 2023 poster EN

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]]> MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023
6:00pm Social ◊ 6:30pm Opening/Award Presentation ◊ 6:45pm Dinner

Location: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
(150 Albert Street ◊ Parking at Sheraton & World Exchange Plaza)

Tickets: $550.00 per table of 8 or $70.00 per Individual

Nominate a member for one of the 2023 Awards
(Presented at the dinner)

Payment payable in advance to “Ottawa & District Labour Council”
500 – 280 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7

Information & Ticket Reservations:
Contact: ODLC – Jennifer 613-233-7820 or jennifer@ottawalabour.org

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]]> Migrant Workers Network Rally https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/migrant-workers-network-rally/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:07:08 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=188 #StatusForAll Postering Action; Ottawa, September 16, 11 am. Join in welcoming back our MPs to session with posters calling for #StatusForAll all across Ottawa! We will meet at 334 MacLaren Street, Citizens for Public Justice office, at 11 am to collect #StatusForAll flyers and postering materials. We will then divide in smaller groups to poster different areas of Downtown Ottawa. We will reconvene at Parliament Hill at 11:45 am for pictures and short speeches from migrants and advocates!

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]]> #StatusForAll Postering Action; Ottawa, September 16, 11 am.

Join in welcoming back our MPs to session with posters calling for #StatusForAll all across Ottawa! We will meet at 334 MacLaren Street, Citizens for Public Justice office, at 11 am to collect #StatusForAll flyers and postering materials. We will then divide in smaller groups to poster different areas of Downtown Ottawa. We will reconvene at Parliament Hill at 11:45 am for pictures and short speeches from migrants and advocates!

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]]> Fridays For Future Ottawa – Global Climate Strike – Sept 15th https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/fridays-for-future-ottawa-global-climate-strike-sept-15th/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:12:46 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=185 The post Fridays For Future Ottawa – Global Climate Strike – Sept 15th appeared first on Ottawa & District Labour Council.

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]]> Rideau Canal Celtic Cross Ceremony https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/events/rideau-canal-celtic-cross-ceremony/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:54:15 +0000 https://ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/?post_type=events&p=181 Come help honour those workers and their families who lost their lives between 1826 and 1832 while building the Rideau Canal. 2023 Marks the 191st anniversary of the completion of the Rideau Canal, it is also the 16th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and the 19th anniversary of the official unveiling of the Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument in Ottawa. The Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument is located across from the Bytown Museum along the Rideau Canal between Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier.

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]]> Come help honour those workers and their families who lost their lives between 1826 and 1832 while building the Rideau Canal.

2023 Marks the 191st anniversary of the completion of the Rideau Canal, it is also the 16th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and the 19th anniversary of the official unveiling of the Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument in Ottawa.

The Rideau Canal Celtic Cross monument is located across from the Bytown Museum along the Rideau Canal between Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier.

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