Events – Oakville & District Labour Council Oakville & District Labour Council Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:09:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://oakvillelabour.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2021/11/ODLC_Favicon-150x150.png Events – Oakville & District Labour Council 32 32 DAY OF MOURNING CEREMONY https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-ceremony/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:38:09 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=604 The post DAY OF MOURNING CEREMONY appeared first on Oakville & District Labour Council.

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]]> Oakville and District Labour Council 2nd Annual Labour Day Picnic https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/oakville-and-district-labour-council-2nd-annual-labour-day-picnic/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:21:20 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=592 Oakville & District Labour Council 2nd Annual Labour Day Picnic    

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]]> Monthly Meeting 2025 February 13 https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/monthly-meeting-2025-february-13/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:44:47 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=579 ODLC Monthly Meeting 2025 Feb

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]]> Education Forum https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/education-forum/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:54:13 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=536 Public education in Ontario is at a crossroads, and the future of our students is at stake. The Oakville and District Labour Council invites you to an Education Forum featuring expert panelists tackling issues like funding gaps, staffing shortages, violence in classrooms, and resource challenges. Together, we will explore solutions to strengthen our publicly-funded schools. Join us as we hear from expert panelists about the state of publicly-funded education in Ontario. Featuring Panelists: Chandra Pasma – NDP Education Critic Indira Naidoo-Harris – Former Minister of Education Robbie Bryson – HDSB Trustee Aislinn Clancy – MPP, Ontario Green Party Moderated By:...

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]]> Public education in Ontario is at a crossroads, and the future of our students is at stake. The Oakville and District Labour Council invites you to an Education Forum featuring expert panelists tackling issues like funding gaps, staffing shortages, violence in classrooms, and resource challenges. Together, we will explore solutions to strengthen our publicly-funded schools.

Join us as we hear from expert panelists about the state of publicly-funded education in Ontario.

Featuring Panelists:

Chandra Pasma – NDP Education Critic

Indira Naidoo-Harris – Former Minister of Education

Robbie Bryson – HDSB Trustee

Aislinn Clancy – MPP, Ontario Green Party

Moderated By:

Dr. Joey Edwardh

Please bring your voice to the conversation on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm at the Unifor 707 Galaxy Hall, 475 N Service Road, Oakville.

Please use the save the date to share with your networks!

Education Forum Flyer

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]]> 2024 ODLC Activists Awards https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/2024-odlc-activist-awards/ Wed, 01 May 2024 13:46:49 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=475 Brothers, Sisters and Comrades, Oakville & District Labour is pleased to announce that we will be once again gathering together to celebrate our annual Activist Awards dinner.  The evening celebrates the dedication of trade unionists and their extraordinary service to their memberships and community at large. This is a time to honour individuals for their exceptional efforts in advancing the movement and social justice. The event will take place Thursday June 6th 2024 at the Unifor Local 707 Galaxy Hall located at 475 North Service Rd. East, Oakville ON.  We are thrilled that Rob Ellis, founder of MySafeWork will be...

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Brothers, Sisters and Comrades,

Oakville & District Labour is pleased to announce that we will be once again gathering together to celebrate our annual Activist Awards dinner.  The evening celebrates the dedication of trade unionists and their extraordinary service to their memberships and community at large. This is a time to honour individuals for their exceptional efforts in advancing the movement and social justice.

The event will take place Thursday June 6th 2024 at the Unifor Local 707 Galaxy Hall located at 475 North Service Rd. East, Oakville ON. 

We are thrilled that Rob Ellis, founder of MySafeWork will be our guest speaker.

5:00 PM: Doors open

5:00 – 5:45 PM: Social

6:00 – 8:00 PM: Dinner & Presentations

Pricing

Affiliates: $60 (individual ticket)                     $400 (table of 8)

Non-affiliates: $80 (individual ticket)             $600 (table of 8)

 

Tickets are limited.  Don’t miss out and get your tickets today!  Please note that each nominee will be sent an invitation (including +1) to the event.  To purchase tickets please contact Sam Richardson – srichardson@uwhh.ca.

Oakville & District Labour Council looks forward to coming together again in person to celebrate our local activists with local union rank and file, executives and community members.

 

In Solidarity,

Tara Hambly

President

Oakville & District Labour Council

 

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]]> Day of Mourning 2024 https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/dayofmourning2024/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:39:41 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=473 On Sunday April 28, 2024, the Oakville and District Labour Council (ODLC) will be hosting a Day of Mourning Service at 120 Navy Street Oakville ON – Oakville Centennial Square. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM The National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 to commemorate and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or have become ill because of workplace hazards. The service will include speakers and an opportunity for Local Labour organizations to pay their respects or lay a wreath at the Worker’s Memorial Plaque.

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The ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM

The National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 to commemorate and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or have become ill because of workplace hazards.

The service will include speakers and an opportunity for Local Labour organizations to pay their respects or lay a wreath at the Worker’s Memorial Plaque.

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]]> Labour Day 2023 https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/labour-day-2023/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:18:49 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=443 The 2023 Labour Day Parade and Picnic is finally here!  This year Oakville & District Labour Council will be marching in the Hamilton & District Labour Councils annual event.  On Monday September 4th join us to celebrate Labour’s achievements. ODLC will be meeting to march on Stuart Street between Tiffiany St. and Caroline St. This is a family friendly event.  For more information check out https://www.hamiltonlabour.ca/labour_day_2023

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]]> The 2023 Labour Day Parade and Picnic is finally here!  This year Oakville & District Labour Council will be marching in the Hamilton & District Labour Councils annual event.  On Monday September 4th join us to celebrate Labour’s achievements.

ODLC will be meeting to march on Stuart Street between Tiffiany St. and Caroline St.

This is a family friendly event.  For more information check out https://www.hamiltonlabour.ca/labour_day_2023

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]]> 2023 ODLC Activist Awards https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/2023-odlc-activist-awards/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:14:35 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=420 April 17th 2023, Brothers, Sisters and Comrades, As we pass the 3 year anniversary of the declaration of a global pandemic, Oakville & District Labour is pleased to announce that we will be once again gathering together to celebrate our annual Activist Awards dinner. The evening celebrates the dedication of trade unionists and their extraordinary service to their memberships and community at large. This is a time to honour individuals for their exceptional efforts in advancing the movement and social justice. The event will take place Thursday June 8th 2023 at the Unifor Local 707 Galaxy Hall located at 475...

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Brothers, Sisters and Comrades,

As we pass the 3 year anniversary of the declaration of a global pandemic, Oakville & District Labour is pleased to announce that we will be once again gathering together to celebrate our annual Activist Awards dinner. The evening celebrates the dedication of trade unionists and their extraordinary service to their memberships and community at large. This is a time to honour individuals for their exceptional efforts in advancing the movement and social justice.

The event will take place Thursday June 8th 2023 at the Unifor Local 707 Galaxy Hall located at 475 North Service Rd. East, Oakville ON.

We are thrilled that Marit Stiles, Leader of the ONDP, will be our guest speaker.

5:00 PM: Doors open

5:00 – 5:45 PM: Social

6:00 – 8:00 PM: Dinner & Presentations

Tickets are a cost of $60 dollars or $400 for a table of 8.

Tickets are limited. Don’t miss out and get your tickets today! Please note that each nominee will be sent an invitation (plus 1) to the event. To purchase tickets please contact Sam Richardson – Oakville & District Labour Council Recording Secretary at recsecodlc@gmail.com.

Oakville & District Labour Council looks forward to coming together again in person to celebrate our local activists with local union rank and file, executives and community members.

In Solidarity,
Maureen Weinberger
President
Oakville & District Labour Council

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]]> Day of Mourning 2023 https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/day-of-mourning-2023/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:57:43 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=415 On April 28, 2023, the Oakville and District Labour Council (ODLC) will be hosting a Day of Mourning Service. The National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 to commemorate and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or have become ill because of workplace hazards. We invite you to join us at Oakville’s Centennial Square, located at 120 Navy Street, Oakville ON. at 2pm on April 28th. The service will include speakers and an opportunity for Local Labour organizations to pay their respects or lay a wreath at the Worker’s Memorial Plaque

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The National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 to commemorate and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or have become ill because of workplace hazards.

We invite you to join us at Oakville’s Centennial Square, located at 120 Navy Street, Oakville ON. at 2pm on April 28th. The service will include speakers and an opportunity for Local Labour organizations to pay their respects or lay a wreath at the Worker’s Memorial Plaque

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]]> Labour Community Advocate Program https://oakvillelabour.ca/events/labour-community-advocate-program/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:18:05 +0000 https://oakvillelabour.ca/?post_type=events&p=357 Become a Labour Community Advocate Are you looking to learn more about the social issues facing your community?  The 8-week Labour Community Advocate Training program is designed to give union members tools to understand what supports are available in their community and use that information to help their brothers, sister and comrades in the workplace, union and in their community.  The course will take place every Wednesday starting October 26th – December 15th from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  Built into the program participants will receive training on interviewing, referrals, communication and so much more. This certificated program requires a $150 fee, which includes...

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Become a Labour Community Advocate

Are you looking to learn more about the social issues facing your community?  The 8-week Labour Community Advocate Training program is designed to give union members tools to understand what supports are available in their community and use that information to help their brothers, sister and comrades in the workplace, union and in their community.  The course will take place every Wednesday starting October 26th – December 15th from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  Built into the program participants will receive training on interviewing, referrals, communication and so much more. This
certificated program requires a $150 fee, which includes the cost of a personal workbook,
classroom materials, and more. Stay tuned for information on Levels 2 and 3!

Labour Community Advocates have 3 roles

  • to link workers facing workplace, personal or family challenges with resources in the community;
  • to identify community issues where the union can play a role, through collective bargaining or social action; and
  • to support community activism among union members, unions and labour organizations.

Some of the topics covered in level 1 of the program include:

  • Unions and Communities
  • Labour Community Advocate and Equity
  • Labour Community Advocate and Community services
  • Principals of Communications
  • Interviewing
  • Stress
  • Loss and Grief
  • Addiction and Dependency

Deadline to register October 22nd.  To register click here

LCAT-Poster-22 (1)

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