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Offering worker's centered educational programming and services within the City of Hamilton.

10/27/2026

We’re pleased to invite you to a free Labour Movie Night at Solidarity Place!

On Saturday, November 21, we’ll be screening a selection of short films from the 2026 Canadian Labour International Film Festival. Light refreshments and snacks provided. Stick around after the screening for a chance to socialize!

This event is co-presented with our friends at the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre and supported by the Hamilton & District Labour Council.

📍 51 Adair Avenue S, Hamilton (Solidarity Place)
🗓️ Saturday, November 21
🕑 4:30-6:30 PM

More event details here: https://cliff2026.eventive.org/schedule/6ade2b9ecabfe09f30d833f1

10/23/2026

We’re introducing a new way to get involved at Solidarity Place, and inviting you to an upcoming meeting!

The Youth Committee has done incredible work over the past few years, hosting workshops, forums, and events on issues like gig work, accessibility, and OSAP.

That work will continue through the Solidarity Place Worker Network, an informal group bringing together workers and students of all ages and backgrounds to explore worker issues, plan events, and test new resources. The Network will meet as needed, with no ongoing commitment to participate.

Want to help plan events and activities? On November 25, author and activist Cole Rockarts will launch their book, Fired Up About Unions, at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Ahead of the launch, Solidarity Place will host a meet-and-greet with Cole and young union organizers. The Network can help plan this event and share ideas for future projects and activities.

Want to get involved on the ground floor? Our first meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 28 @ 6P.M.

Sign up for the mailing list (https://forms.gle/JRX6Lt7GECTStzKv5) to receive the meeting link and future updates.

We hope you'll join us!

10/21/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the WorkReady: Skills and Safety program! This six-day intensive course is run in collaboration with our friends at . Topics covered included employment standards, human rights, occupational health & safety, WSIB, and the importance of collective action & unions. Participants also received ministry certified training from on GHS-WHMIS, Workplace Violence & Harassment, and Working at Heights.

A very special thank you to our guest instructors: Brock Bodo from , Chris Grawey from the Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic and Jess Robertson (WHSC).

These graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to become ambassadors of health, safety, and dignity in their future workplaces.

This program is generously funded by and the .

10/19/2026

No employment contract? You still have rights! Workers are covered under the Employment Standards Act, as well as additional agreements made with your employer. Always collect evidence of agreements and ask for verbal agreements to be put in writing. If you need legal advice, reach out to an employment lawyer or legal clinic.

10/07/2026

As of October 1, 2026 the minimum hourly wage in Ontario has increased to $17.95 ($16.90 for workers under 18). If you're unsure if you're being paid the correct wage, check your paystub and talk to your employer if something doesn't look right.

09/18/2026

Our September has kicked off in an exciting fashion!

It's always great to help organize the community tabling section at the Hamilton & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic & Parade. A big shout-out to our amazing summer students, Annika and Yunis, for all their hard work.

We had an excellent time tabling at the McMaster University Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair, speaking with students about our organization's work and mandate. We also had the pleasure of visiting several co-op programs in Hamilton & Woodstock to talk to Secondary School students about their rights at work and the power of collective action in the workplace.

A special thank you to OSSTF District 21 - Teachers'/Occasional Teachers' for providing our instructors with a Red for Ed T-shirt, which we'll proudly wear to all future high school visits. Congratulations to all the amazing education workers across Ontario for their successful Day of Action on September 16th, which called on the provincial government to adequately fund our public schools.

09/02/2026

We want to give a big thank you to our 2026 Canada Summer Jobs Employees, Annika and Yunis! These two did amazing work, and we're so grateful for their contributions over the past 8 weeks. Wishing them both all the best as they move forward with new opportunities!

08/31/2026

If you worked more than 44 hours in a week, you may be entitled to overtime pay! Always check your paystub, and speak up if something doesn't look right. You have the right to ask about your pay, and to file a claim with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for employment standards violations.

08/26/2026

Join us on Saturday August 29 from 11 AM-1 PM at Hamilton City Hall to stand up against racism and bigotry.

This will be a family-friendly event with kids’ activities, light refreshments and snacks.

Let’s all come together for an inclusive and welcoming Hamilton! 🌎 🤝

07/07/2026

We had the honour of visiting our local OPSEU L262 picket line at Lynwood Charlton Center with our summer students Annika & Yunis.

They are in week 7 of their strike for pay post Bill 124 “wage suppression bill,” which capped their pay to 1% increases a year and cut their wages below inflation.

We know that social services workers are . For more information, check out Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) to follow updates on their campaign.

Find a picket line near you at worthfightingfor.ca !

Address

51 Adair Avenue South
Hamilton, ON
L8H1B5

Telephone

+12895563134

Website

https://www.solidarityplace.ca/

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