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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 6d

If in Ottawa today and you have a bit of free time why not stop in to the OPSEU 416 picket line(s) set up at Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 7d

An amazing show of solidarity today on the lawn of Parliament Hill as workers came together to show support for CUPW and send a message to the government of Canada and Canada Post that workers united will never be defeated.

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 8d

Amazing turnout this afternoon on Parliament Hill as people came together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 8d

Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights bit.ly/3KqDCQh

Canada’s unions are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by calling on government to fulfill its obligations under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples A...

Leo Gerard, former international Steelworkers president, has died

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 16d

Sad news. Leo Gerard, former international Steelworkers president, has died bit.ly/4pyBCFF

Leo Gerard, who was one of the best-known labour leaders in the world, has died, his family has announced. Gerard died Sunday surrounded by his family. He was 78.

Man dies in workplace incident in Ottawa’s east end

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 19d

An incredible show of support in Ottawa this afternoon @AlgonquinColleg at the Solidarity Day of Action with College full-time support workers.

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 20d

Man dies in workplace incident in Ottawa's east end bit.ly/3K2g981

One person is dead after an incident at a workplace in Ottawa’s east end. Emergency crews responded to a call at approximately 6:30 p.m. on 2400 Sheffield Road.

Trial of man charged in workplace death in Manotick gets underway at Ottawa courthouse

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 22d

Trial of man charged in workplace death in Manotick gets underway at Ottawa courthouse bit.ly/3VjJm0w

The trial for the supervisor charged with criminal negligence in the death of a young worker in Manotick in 2023 began at the Ottawa courthouse Monday morning.

Eastway owner charged with negligence causing death in explosion that killed 6 | CBC News

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 26d

We were out early this morning visiting folks on the picket line @AlgonquinColleg An incredible display of solidarity amongst @OPSEU 416 members and supporters. The line(s) is set up there from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday.

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 26d

Eastway owner charged with negligence causing death in explosion that killed 6 bit.ly/46jd372

More than three and a half years after six people were killed in one of the deadliest workplace incidents in Ottawa's history — a 2022 explosion at an Ottawa tank truck manufacturing facility — Ottawa...

Support staff at Algonquin College, other Ontario colleges begin strike action

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · 27d

In case you may have missed this - Support staff at Algonquin College, other Ontario colleges begin strike action bit.ly/4pkd6YH

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says 10,000 full-time college support staff began strike action at 12:01 a.m. after the union failed to reach an agreement with the College Employer Council.

ATU Local 279 Ratifies New Collective Agreement with the City of Ottawa

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Sep 7

ATU Local 279 Ratifies New Collective Agreement with the City of Ottawa bit.ly/47yWWo8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATU Local 279 Ratifies New Collective Agreement with the City of OttawaOttawa – The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 279 have voted to ratify a new three-year collectiv...

Air Canada flight attendants massively reject wage offer, union says

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Sep 6

Air Canada flight attendants massively reject wage offer, union says bit.ly/3JN8LND

Air Canada flight attendants have rejected the employer’s wage offer.

Deachman: School trustees are essential voices in education. Leave them alone

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Sep 5

In case you may have missed this recent Ottawa Citizen story with the headline School trustees are essential voices in education. Leave them alone bit.ly/4835Zh8

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has mused publicly about eliminating these important representatives of the local community.

Tentative Agreement Announcement

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 30

Another great worker news story in our city as we continue into the Labour Day weekend as ATU 279 and the city reach a tentative agreement bit.ly/4g2Qyrd

Canadian Tire workers in Ottawa vote to join UFCW Local 175

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 28

Awesome news as we head into the Labour Day weekend Canadian Tire Workers in Ottawa (Ottawa South-Bank & Heron) vote to join UFCW Local 175 to improve working conditions bit.ly/4lRXJE5 #WorkersTogetherUnionsDeliver

Canadian Tire workers in Ottawa have voted to join UFCW Local 175 to gain the benefits of being a Union member

CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney’s Section 107, delivers deals | Canadian Labour Congress

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 25

A number of unions and their members participated in yesterdays Capital pride parade

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 19

CUPE flight attendants prove bargaining, not Carney's Section 107, delivers deals bit.ly/47DaGOu

OTTAWA – Air Canada flight attendants, members of CUPE, have delivered a decisive blow to employers who think they can sidestep fair bargaining by hiding behind Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. ...

Air Canada, flight attendants’ union reach tentative deal to end strike

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 19

Air Canada, flight attendants' union reach tentative deal to end strike bit.ly/4oyzgpM

Air Canada’s unionized flight attendants have reached an agreement with the country’s largest carrier, the union said on Tuesday.

CANADA’S LABOUR MOVEMENT STANDS UNITED AGAINST GOVERNMENT VIOLATION OF WORKERS' RIGHTS | Canadian Labour Congress

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 18

In case you may have missed this statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress "Canada's Labour Movement Stands United Against Government Violation of Workers' Rights" bit.ly/45FUF7Q

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, following an emergency meeting of Canada’s Unions on the Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike ‘’Tonight, the heads of Canada’s uni...

Minor injury reported after Carling Ave. ‘industrial incident’

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Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 16

Minor injury reported after Carling Ave. 'industrial incident' bit.ly/3JkgyCb

Roads were closed for several hours in Ottawa’s west end after an incident at a construction site Saturday morning.

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 4

With thanks to all of those who participated in today's (Monday Aug 4th) annual Celtic Cross Ceremony in memory of the 1000 workers and their families who died while building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832.

Ottawa Labour Council @ottawalabour.bsky.social · Aug 1

On our way to Upper Canada Village to join with others at the Emancipation Day Celebrations