Ottawa and District Labour Council

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from the Ottawa and District Labour Council

10/09/2026

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION: PROTECT THE RIGHT TO STRIKE!✊

The right to strike is a fundamental workers’ right, and we must stand together to defend it!

On Thursday, October 15th, join the Ottawa & District Labour Council (ODLC), Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) as we call on Prime Minister Mark Carney to remove Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and protect workers’ fundamental right to strike and bargain collectively.

Section 107 gives the federal government sweeping powers to intervene in labour disputes, undermining workers’ collective bargaining power and their ability to fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and better working conditions.

- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 12:00–1:00 PM
- Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Constituency Office
240 Kennevale Drive, Suite 201, Ottawa

10/07/2026

The right to strike is fundamental to workers’ bargaining power. Bill C-39 could expand the federal government’s ability to end legal strikes and impose binding arbitration.

Learn more and tell your MP to protect workers’ right to strike: workerstogether.ca/repeal-107-protect-workers/

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Tomorrow, September 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

This day is an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the lasting and intergenerational harms caused by the residential school system, honour Survivors and intergenerational Survivors, and remember the children who never made it home.

Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation and residential school Survivor, and continues to remind us that Every Child Matters.

Here in Ottawa, a commemorative gathering will take place on Parliament Hill on September 30 at 12:00p.m. Those who cannot attend in person can also watch the event on APTN.

We encourage everyone to take time to listen, learn, reflect, and engage with the ongoing legacy of residential schools and the work of truth and reconciliation.

09/21/2026

Open to all schools across Canada, this education portal supports free, age-appropriate, education curriculums for students in grades 1-12. Registration is required.

09/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Labour Day BBQ!

We had a fantastic turnout, and it was great to see so many workers, families, friends, and community members come together to celebrate Labour Day.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible.

📸 Did you take photos at the BBQ? We’d love to see them! Send your Labour Day photos to [email protected].

09/02/2026

You can now register for this event via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmhiEwlHRHiSz0JPAHL7eg

The ODLC and Canadian Labour Congress are hosting two FREE virtual workshops this September and you should attend!

Municipal Elections 101 — September 9 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Curious about how municipal government works and how you can make an impact? Join us for an engaging workshop exploring the power of local elections and how workers can make their voices heard.

Voter Outreach & Contact — September 29 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Explore the importance of sustained political action leading up to municipal elections. Learn how to leverage key issues and election momentum, craft compelling messages, engage voters, and build strong volunteer capacity.

Both workshops are virtual and FREE to attend, but registration is required.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmhiEwlHRHiSz0JPAHL7eg

Hosted by the Ottawa & District Labour Council in conjunction with the Canadian Labour Congress.

08/31/2026

The ODLC was proud to join ACTRA Ottawa, Carleton University Academic Staff Association, and IATSE Local 471 at Capital Pride • Fierté dans la Capitale yesterday! 🏳️‍🌈

It was great to come together in celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Ottawa and beyond. Solidarity and pride belong in our workplaces, our unions, and our communities!

08/31/2026

The countdown begins...
ONE WEEK TO GO!

Join the ODLC next Monday, September 7th, for a Labour Day March & Picnic.

📍 March departs Ottawa City Hall at 12 PM
🌳 Picnic to follow at McNabb Park

Come out, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Labour Day with Ottawa’s labour community!