Labour Community Services and the Labour Council were thrilled to celebrate the amazing work being done in labour equity and human rights at the 18th Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala this month. During an energetic evening, we gathered together to celebrate the legacy of Bromley and honor those who have followed in his footsteps.

Bromley Lloyd Armstrong was a Black trade unionist, organizer, and activist who led Ontario's early anti-discrimination campaigns. His efforts helped pave the way for Canada's first Human Rights laws. Carol Wall was honoured at the event as someone who practiced what she preached, building a legacy of social justice & equity. Carol is a Bromley Award Alumni. We remember her and continue the good fight in her memory.

The evening also had a panel discussion, “Beyond Performance: Honouring the Legacy of Bromley” moderated by Winnie Ng. She was joined by a panel of speakers, including John Cartwright, Felicia Samuel, and Yolanda B’Dacy.

The highlight of the evening was the five award winners, each of whom received recognition for their continued work. See the profile of each winner below!

Congratulations to all the winners at the 18th Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards!

L to R: Joseanne Job (President of OPSEU Local 527), Nicholas Marcus Thompson (President of the Union of Taxation Employees Toronto North at PSAC), Abdi Hagi Yusuf (Secretary-Treasurer of CUPW 626), Michelle Johnston (President of the Society of United Professionals [IFPTE 160]), and John Weatherup (President of Toronto Education Workers/CUPE4400).

Joseanne Job

President of Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 527

Younger Worker Representative for the Ontario Federation of Labour, Chair of OPSEU Young Workers Committee

Winner of the Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Individual Excellence

Nicholas Marcus Thompson

President of the Union of Taxation Employees Toronto North at Public Service Alliance of Canada

Winner of the Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Individual Excellence

Abdi Hagi Yusuf

Secretary-Treasurer of CUPW 626, Secretary of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, and Chair of Labour Community Services

Winner of the Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Individual Excellence

Toronto Education Workers/CUPE 4400

Winner of the Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Union Excellence

Society of United Professionals (IFPTE 160)

Winner of the Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Union Excellence

Andria Babbington, President of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council closed the evening's ceremony with a powerful and inspiring message to people across the region: “Tonight, is an example of the quality of work we can accomplish – the strength of our movement when we come together united!”