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On the Labour Day long weekend, CUPE members across Ontario will march together to show pride in their union and to celebrate the historic gains we have made for workers in the province.
The public services our communities rely on are being attacked by the Liberals and Conservatives.
Together, we can send a strong message to Queen’s Park and Ottawa that Ontarians reject the austerity agenda and demand a better Ontario.
“We will march together and we will stand up for the people of this province,” said CUPE Ontario Secretary-Treasurer, Candace Rennick. “Public-sector workers did not create the deficit. Average workers did not create the deficit. Corporate tax cuts and policies benefiting highly profitable corporations and banks created the problem. It’s time they contributed to the solution, instead of taking more and more from average Ontarians.”
Labour Day parades, picnics and barbeques will take place in dozens of communities across the province. In Toronto, CUPE Ontario will lead thousands of workers in the province’s largest Labour Day parade. “This year we’ll be right up front. Our message will be seen and heard by everyone,” said Rennick.
*When we’re done the march You can also get on an NDP bus on Labour Day (Monday, September 3) to help canvass. Busses on labour day will be leaving from Queen and Dufferin at 11am and taking you to the by-election campaign office. After an afternoon of helping get our message out to the voters, the busses will be returning to Queen’s Park by 7:30pm.
Labour Day Events and Flyers:
| City | Description | Date |
| Brantford |
March starts at 1pm and Family Funfest starts at 1:30 at the Labour Centre parking lot 1100 Clarence Street south.
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Monday
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| Durham/Oshawa |
BBQ in Memorial Park in Oshawa – Corner of Simcoe St. & John St.
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Monday
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| Hamilton |
Parade starting at York St., South of Queen to Dundurn
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Monday, September 3rd – 10:30am
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| Kingston |
Meet 10am Skeleton Park for Parade at 10:30
Free food, face painting, bouncy castle, entertainment and more
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Monday, September 3rd– 10:30am
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| Lindsay |
Memorial Park in Lindsay
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Sunday
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| London | Activities include: Picnic at Thames Park (off Ridout just south of Horton Street) |
Monday
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| North Bay |
North Bay Waterfront.
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Monday
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| Ottawa | Activities include: Parade starting at City Hall from 12pm marching to McNabb Park for BBQ & Family Fun Day |
Monday
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| Peterborough |
Picnic at Nicholl’s Oval Park Pavilion. Corner of Parkhill Rd. east and Armour Rd.
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Monday
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| Sault Ste. Marie |
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Monday
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| St. Catharines / Niagara |
Parade starts at 11AM from the Pen Centre, arriving at Merritton Lions Park at noon
BBQ, kids entertainment
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Monday September 3rd 11am |
| Sudbury |
Mine-Mill CAW Campground – Richard Lake
BBQ, kids events, music and more
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Monday September 3rd 12pm-4:00pm |
| Thunder Bay |
Lakehead Labour Centre
1-929 Fort William Road
Thunder Bay, ON
Activities include: Live music
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Monday
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| Toronto & York Region |
Meet at Queen & University
Parade to CNE grounds
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Monday
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| Waterloo |
Picnic at Waterloo Park. Parking off Father
David Bauer Dr. And University
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Monday
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| Windsor |
Parade departs from CAW Hall Local 200/444 Union Hall, march to the Fogolar Furlan Club
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Monday
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