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More than 500 Attend Barrie's First Labour Day Picnic
Dated September 2010
Hundreds came out to the very first Labour Day Picnic in Barrie, Ontario on September 6, 2010. Although a wet and soggy day, people’s spirits remained high and organizers were pleased with the turnout.
CCU President Joanie Cameron Pritchett addressed picnic goers about the importance of Labour Day and how unions can better work together to fight for the rights of working people here and around the world.
There were activities for the whole family, with a jumpy castle, cotton candy, and information booths describing the origins of Labour Day and providing information on the organizers of the event, including the Confederation of Canadian Unions, Ontario Nurses Association and Barrie and District Labour Council. There was also live music by a popular, local band - Dirty Little Swing Thing - and a barbeque for everyone.
The event began with a march from City Hall to the park. Participants in the march waived their flags proudly in the pouring rain and happily chanted “Solidarity.”
It was a huge success by all accounts and organizers were grateful to everyone in the community that supported the event and all of the local businesses that contributed.
Dated September 2010
Hundreds came out to the very first Labour Day Picnic in Barrie, Ontario on September 6, 2010. Although a wet and soggy day, people’s spirits remained high and organizers were pleased with the turnout.
CCU President Joanie Cameron Pritchett addressed picnic goers about the importance of Labour Day and how unions can better work together to fight for the rights of working people here and around the world.
There were activities for the whole family, with a jumpy castle, cotton candy, and information booths describing the origins of Labour Day and providing information on the organizers of the event, including the Confederation of Canadian Unions, Ontario Nurses Association and Barrie and District Labour Council. There was also live music by a popular, local band - Dirty Little Swing Thing - and a barbeque for everyone.
The event began with a march from City Hall to the park. Participants in the march waived their flags proudly in the pouring rain and happily chanted “Solidarity.”
It was a huge success by all accounts and organizers were grateful to everyone in the community that supported the event and all of the local businesses that contributed.
2011 Barrie Labour Day Picnic a Huge Success
For the second year in a row, Barrie residents didn’t have to travel on a busy Highway 400 to Toronto in order to celebrate Labour Day.
The Second Annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic featuring music, food and fun for kids, took place on September 5th at Sunnidale Park.
Download the 2011 Barrie Labour Day Poster
Download our pamphlet featuring a salute to CCU founder Madeleine Parent
Organized by the Confederation of Canadian Unions and the Ontario Nurses Association, the event enjoyed a huge turnout. Over 500 people came to the park throughout the day to take part.
Labour Day celebrates the achievements of working people throughout the country. “We wanted to acknowledge the contribution that workers have made to the community during the year,” says Robin Smith, event organizer and CCU member. “It’s important that unions work together in protecting the gains we’ve won and fighting for greater social justice and equality.
The origins of Labour Day in Canada are traced back to April 14, 1872, when a parade was staged in Toronto to support the Typographical Union’s strike for a nine hour workday. After 24 members of the union were arrested, labour leaders called for a demonstration to take place on September 3rd of that year. Yet it was only in 1894 that the government of Canada made it an official holiday.
Working people and labour unions have struggled for over a century to make Canada a better place for all. This Labour Day in Barrie, we remembered the sacrifices they made decades ago and continue to work together in building a better future.
The Second Annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic featuring music, food and fun for kids, took place on September 5th at Sunnidale Park.
Download the 2011 Barrie Labour Day Poster
Download our pamphlet featuring a salute to CCU founder Madeleine Parent
Organized by the Confederation of Canadian Unions and the Ontario Nurses Association, the event enjoyed a huge turnout. Over 500 people came to the park throughout the day to take part.
Labour Day celebrates the achievements of working people throughout the country. “We wanted to acknowledge the contribution that workers have made to the community during the year,” says Robin Smith, event organizer and CCU member. “It’s important that unions work together in protecting the gains we’ve won and fighting for greater social justice and equality.
The origins of Labour Day in Canada are traced back to April 14, 1872, when a parade was staged in Toronto to support the Typographical Union’s strike for a nine hour workday. After 24 members of the union were arrested, labour leaders called for a demonstration to take place on September 3rd of that year. Yet it was only in 1894 that the government of Canada made it an official holiday.
Working people and labour unions have struggled for over a century to make Canada a better place for all. This Labour Day in Barrie, we remembered the sacrifices they made decades ago and continue to work together in building a better future.
Message from the Organizers
"Thanks For Making Picnic Great"
Featured in Barrie Examiner (September 2011)
I want to convey my sincerest thanks to the Barrie community that came out in support of the 2nd annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic at Sunnidale Park on Sept. 5, 2011.
We had the honour of our Mayor, Jeff Lehman, attending the event again this year and we hosted over 500 community members throughout the day.
We had invited all of the political parties in our area and we were so pleased to have representatives attend from the New Democratic Party and the Liberal Party.
This community event also had great support from many corporate partners, including Gary and Bobbi Miller from M&M Meats, as well as Steve Fox from Fox's Bakery and Aqua- Mart.
In addition, we had great entertainment for the kids, thanks to Karen Roy from Moonwalk and the most fabulous music from a great local band - Dirty Little Swing Thing.
It was a great day and we hope that if you were unable to attend this year that you will save the date on your calendar for Labour Day Monday 2012.
We really enjoy having an opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate workers all across this country and the rights that we have, thanks to those that came before us.
Sincerely,
Joanie Cameron Pritchett
President, Confederation of Canadian Unions
Kimberly Sweeney
Local co-ordinator, Ontario Nurses Association, Local 134
"Thanks For Making Picnic Great"
Featured in Barrie Examiner (September 2011)
I want to convey my sincerest thanks to the Barrie community that came out in support of the 2nd annual Barrie Labour Day Picnic at Sunnidale Park on Sept. 5, 2011.
We had the honour of our Mayor, Jeff Lehman, attending the event again this year and we hosted over 500 community members throughout the day.
We had invited all of the political parties in our area and we were so pleased to have representatives attend from the New Democratic Party and the Liberal Party.
This community event also had great support from many corporate partners, including Gary and Bobbi Miller from M&M Meats, as well as Steve Fox from Fox's Bakery and Aqua- Mart.
In addition, we had great entertainment for the kids, thanks to Karen Roy from Moonwalk and the most fabulous music from a great local band - Dirty Little Swing Thing.
It was a great day and we hope that if you were unable to attend this year that you will save the date on your calendar for Labour Day Monday 2012.
We really enjoy having an opportunity to bring our community together to celebrate workers all across this country and the rights that we have, thanks to those that came before us.
Sincerely,
Joanie Cameron Pritchett
President, Confederation of Canadian Unions
Kimberly Sweeney
Local co-ordinator, Ontario Nurses Association, Local 134
Dated July 2010
The Confederation of Canadian Unions proudly supports the "Pull for a Cure" event that raises funds for cancer research. In June 2010, ten air traffic controllers pulled an 18,636 kg airplane across a runway at Pearson Airport in Toronto.
The event garnered huge media attention. Listed above are (from left to right) Michael Belanger of the CCU and Juliet Golden of the Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Association (CATCA), along with CCU President Joanie Cameron Pritchett giving a cheque to Jeff Jansen of CATCA.
Despite several challenges and heat in excess of 35 degrees celcius at the airport, the day was a huge success.
The Confederation of Canadian Unions proudly supports the "Pull for a Cure" event that raises funds for cancer research. In June 2010, ten air traffic controllers pulled an 18,636 kg airplane across a runway at Pearson Airport in Toronto.
The event garnered huge media attention. Listed above are (from left to right) Michael Belanger of the CCU and Juliet Golden of the Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Association (CATCA), along with CCU President Joanie Cameron Pritchett giving a cheque to Jeff Jansen of CATCA.
Despite several challenges and heat in excess of 35 degrees celcius at the airport, the day was a huge success.
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