Striking support staff block vehicle entrances to Algonquin College bit.ly/42UuTMx

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

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.

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 bit.ly/3KqDCQh

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Last April, Carney promised millions of uninsured Canadians he’d protect pharmacare from cuts to win their votes. Now, he won’t even commit to funding it nationwide. 🧵 www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

If in Ottawa this upcoming holiday Monday August 4th we will be holding the annual Celtic Cross Ceremony (1st lock) in remembrance of those workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832. Everyone is invited.

In case you may have missed this story 'Unions gear up to fight against proposed public service cuts ahead of contract negotiations' bit.ly/46TJvhZ

In case you may have missed this 'Tentative agreement reached between WSIB and OCEU' bit.ly/4eznh6R

Planning is well underway.

Poll finds almost 60% of Canadians oppose government sell-off of Canada Post bit.ly/4e9697y

Great turnout yesterday afternoon in Ottawa at MacDonald Gardens Park for the unveiling of the Irish Famine Memorial #BronzeShoes

Jobs minister forcing a vote in ongoing Canada Post labour dispute bit.ly/3Zs05Ba

Awesome turnout at yesterday's Rally to Fund Ottawa Schools held at the the OCDSB offices as folks showed support for Board Trustees as they deliberated budget cuts caused by provincial government underfunding. #CutsHurtKids

Just down the road we said hello to workers at WSIB, members of CUPE 1750-OCEU, who have been locked out by their employer. 1st time in their 100+ year history there has been a workplace disruption. 200,000+ claims annually now not being worked on. Sad really.

Stopped in on the picket line to show our solidarity and support with CUPE 2073 members who usually work at Canadian Hearing Services. In Ottawa they're at 1541 Merivale Road Mon-Fri from 9:00am-1:00pm. Stop in and say hello if you're passing by.

In case you may have missed this, 'CUPW Files Unfair Labour Practice Complaint' bit.ly/4dUPpRI

Great turnout this Saturday afternoon in Ottawa as @CUPW and friends send a strong message to @canadapostcorp 'Hands Off My Post Office'

Might be a tad wet and a wee bit cool nevertheless we'll be joining with friends in Ottawa this Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm at the Human Rights monument on Elgin Street as @cupw and indeed all of us help carry the message "Hands Off My Post Office!" Hope to see you there.

Transit union claims petition 'ignored' at Ottawa city council bit.ly/3FfS37J

Throne Speech misses the mark for workers bit.ly/4dAgg52

Stopped in to visit workers at Canadian Hearing Services also members of CUPE 2073 on the Ottawa picket line Merivale Rd near Clyde Ave. Great bunch with an incredible amount of support. They're at 1541 Merivale Road from 9:00am to 1:00pm Mon-Fri. Stop in and say hello if you're out that way.

Stopped in to show some support for striking @cupe2073 workers @cdnhearing on Merivale Road in Ottawa. Approx 200 on strike across Ontario. Lets help end the crisis at Canadian Hearing Services.

Statement from Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress bit.ly/4jUzy7m

Spectacular weather this afternoon in Ottawa as hundreds came together @canadianlabour monument in Vincent Massey Park to honour all of those workers who died or were injured as a result of the workplace. #DayofMourning2025

Carleton full-time faculty and librarians can strike in early May - The union has requested a no-board report, triggering a 17-day countdown bit.ly/4cC4CpQ

Labour Leaders Rally in Windsor as Tariffs Threaten Canadian Jobs bit.ly/42BxlHW

An amazing Sunday afternoon in Ottawa West-Nepean @own_ndp as a number of folks come together for a labour canvass for our friend Josh Bizjak

Meghan Friesen and Krista Thompson, both occupational hygienists with OHCOW present an informative session on silica exposure

Carmine Tiano, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council talks about the importance of Shifting the Paradigm to Total Worker Health

Great turnout here at the Carpenters Hall in the west end of Ottawa and online as @ottawalabour @OHCOWclinics host the annual Spring into ACTion Health and Safety Forum