Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
On Monday, September 6, over 200 vehicles and more than 70 bicycles took to the streets of Toronto in our first ever Labour Day cavalcade. Joined by workers from across Toronto and York Region, we joined together to rise up for a just recovery.
Our powerful demonstration on Labour Day was only the beginning. The Labour Council will continue to agitate against repressive and dangerous laws like it has done before in the struggles against racism and unjust policing. We will demand quality education and healthcare for all. This will show workers and communities we are ready to fight for them even outside of the workplace. We will also continue to get good jobs for marginalized communities as we are doing with apprenticeship and trades careers for Black, Indigenous and youth of colour. The best program for marginalized communities is one that delivers good, union jobs, with fair pay, and that humanely looks after those not in the workforce.
Over our 150 year history, those who came before us showed that they could organize, sometimes against impossible odds, and win. Let’s draw on those lessons as we rise up to demand a just recovery for all. This Labour Day we may not be marching on the streets, but we should honour the spirit of that day by getting into fighting shape for the crucial struggles ahead. It’s time to rise up!
In solidarity,
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council
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FULL LABOUR DAY 2021 CAVALCADE EVENT - RECORDED LIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 Watch the full program from the Labour Day 2021 cavalcade as it was streamed live from atop a double-decker bus. Surrounded by hundreds of vehicles and bicycles as it rides through the streets of Toronto, this Labour Day event features chants, speeches, and inspiring words from workers representing a number of sectors. The entire program is emceed by Mohammad Ali, the Socialist Vocalist, and includes opening and closing remarks from Labour Council President, Andria Babbington.
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"RISE UP FOR A JUST RECOVERY" PRESS COVERAGE Before rising up in the streets, President Andria Babbington held a press conference at Nathan Phillips Square to demand a just recovery for workers in Toronto and York Region. Alongside representatives in Construction, Health Care, Transit, Trades, and Education, together we declared why the time for a just recovery is now.
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DOWNLOAD THE LABOUR DAY 2021 PROGRAM As part of the day's events, the Labour Council produced its annual Labour Day program. Full of well-wishes and updates from unions from Toronto and York Region, this year's program is a must-have for everyone. Click below to download your copy now.
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INSPIRING LABOUR DAY 2021 VIDEO MESSAGES For Labour Day this year, the Labour Council worked with unions throughout Toronto and York Region to produce a series of video messages showing why now is the time to rise up for a just recovery. Click below to watch the full playlist on our YouTube channel.
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SPOT-A-BUS CONTEST Keep your eyes peeled to catch one of our Rise Up for A Just Recovery bus ads across Toronto and York Region. All you have to do is take a photo, post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #RiseUpForAJustRecovery and each week we'll do a draw for a chance to win a prize!
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