The following Labour Day events will be taking place across the country.  Participation is free so bring the kids and come join us for food, music and games.

 

Edmonton, AB:

          Edmonton & District Labour Council Labour Day BBQ

-       September 6 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

-       Giovanni Caboto Park/Boys and Girls Club, 95 Street & 109 Avenue

-       Contact: 780-474-4747

Calgary, AB:

          Calgary & district Labour Council Labour Day BBQ

-       September 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

-       Calgary Olympic Plaza

-       Contact: 403-262-2390

Vancouver, Victoria and Abbotsford, BC:

     -   Vancouver Labour Day Picnic – a celebration of Solidarity

-       September 6 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

-       Central Park, Burnaby, BC located on Kingsway between Boundary and Patterson

-       Families welcome!  Come join us for food, music and games for kids.

-            If anyone is interested in volunteering, please write to campaigns@bcfed.ca.

22^nd Annual Victoria Labour Day Picnic – hosted by the Victoria Labour Council

 

-       September 6 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

-       Irving Park, Victoria, BC (corner of Menzies & Michigan)

-       Kids games – Clowns – Refreshments – fun for the whole family!

-       Volunteers and Donations are Welcome!

-       Contact Victoria Labour Council:  250-384-8331

 

1^st Annual Fraser Valley Labour Day Picnic – hosted by the Fraser Valley Labour Council

 

-       September 6 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

-       Mill Lake Park, 2310 Emerson St. Mill Lake, Abbotsford, (Bevan Road Entrance)

-       East Meets West!  Join members of the PSAC East and West Fraser Valley – Area Councils and other Unions for entertainment, food, information booths, kid’s events and solidarity!

-       Contact:  Fraser Valley Labour Council, phone: 604-314-9867

 

Nanaimo, Duncan BC:

 

          Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic

 

-       September 6 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

-       East side of Vancouver Island Highway at the traffic light at Roberts Street

-       Contact:  Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council; Phone:  250-753-0201

 

Campbell River, Courtenay, BC:

 

          Campbell River & Courtenay Labour Council Labour Day Picnic

 

-       September 6 – 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.

-       Halbe Hall in Black Creek

-       Contact:  Campbell River, Courtenay & District Labour Council 

-       Phone: 250-287-3884

 

Toronto, ON:

 

          Toronto Labour Day Parade

 

-       September 6 – starts at 11 a.m.

-       Keeping with tradition, the Labour Day Parade, celebrating the strength and solidarity of workers, is scheduled for Monday, September 6^th.  The parade, which travels along Queen Street, from University Avenue and then south, will enter the CNE through the Dufferin Gates at approximately 11:00 a.m.

 

Halifax, NS:

 

          Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council Labour Day 2010 March, Rally & BBQ Picnic

 

-       September 6 – gather at 10:30 a.m. (March begins at 11 a.m.)

-               South Commons Triangle (for map, see http://bit.ly/labourday)

-               Contact:  Kyle Buott (President, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council) at president@hddlc.ca or phone 902-453-2074.