Ottawa Labour Council
@ottawalabour.bsky.social
Representing 90 union locals with a combined membership of over 50,000 workers in the city of Ottawa.
Great to see @ottawalabour.bsky.social Recording Secretary and USW 9597 member David Meinzinger along with @seiulocal1.bsky.social member Elma Lozano meet with @markgerretsen.bsky.social at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social lobby day on Parliament Hill earlier this week.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Great to see @ottawalabour.bsky.social Recording Secretary and USW 9597 member David Meinzinger along with @seiulocal1.bsky.social member Elma Lozano meet with @markgerretsen.bsky.social at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social lobby day on Parliament Hill earlier this week.
…and we’re off as the 18th Biennial Convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour Labour Council caucus gets together last night. It also heard from candidates running for the 3 officer positions. #weareone OFL2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
…and we’re off as the 18th Biennial Convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour Labour Council caucus gets together last night. It also heard from candidates running for the 3 officer positions. #weareone OFL2025
An amazing show of solidarity today on the lawn of Parliament Hill as workers came together to show support for CUPW and send a message to the government of Canada and Canada Post that workers united will never be defeated.
October 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
An amazing show of solidarity today on the lawn of Parliament Hill as workers came together to show support for CUPW and send a message to the government of Canada and Canada Post that workers united will never be defeated.
Amazing turnout this afternoon on Parliament Hill as people came together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Amazing turnout this afternoon on Parliament Hill as people came together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
An incredible show of support in Ottawa this afternoon @AlgonquinColleg at the Solidarity Day of Action with College full-time support workers.
September 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
An incredible show of support in Ottawa this afternoon @AlgonquinColleg at the Solidarity Day of Action with College full-time support workers.
We were out early this morning visiting folks on the picket line @AlgonquinColleg An incredible display of solidarity amongst @OPSEU 416 members and supporters. The line(s) is set up there from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday.
September 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We were out early this morning visiting folks on the picket line @AlgonquinColleg An incredible display of solidarity amongst @OPSEU 416 members and supporters. The line(s) is set up there from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday.
A number of unions and their members participated in yesterdays Capital pride parade
August 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A number of unions and their members participated in yesterdays Capital pride parade
With thanks to all of those who participated in today's (Monday Aug 4th) annual Celtic Cross Ceremony in memory of the 1000 workers and their families who died while building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832.
August 4, 2025 at 11:43 PM
With thanks to all of those who participated in today's (Monday Aug 4th) annual Celtic Cross Ceremony in memory of the 1000 workers and their families who died while building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832.
On our way to Upper Canada Village to join with others at the Emancipation Day Celebrations
August 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On our way to Upper Canada Village to join with others at the Emancipation Day Celebrations
If in Ottawa this upcoming holiday Monday August 4th we will be holding the annual Celtic Cross Ceremony (1st lock) in remembrance of those workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832. Everyone is invited.
July 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If in Ottawa this upcoming holiday Monday August 4th we will be holding the annual Celtic Cross Ceremony (1st lock) in remembrance of those workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826-1832. Everyone is invited.
Planning is well underway.
June 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Planning is well underway.
Great turnout yesterday afternoon in Ottawa at MacDonald Gardens Park for the unveiling of the Irish Famine Memorial #BronzeShoes
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Great turnout yesterday afternoon in Ottawa at MacDonald Gardens Park for the unveiling of the Irish Famine Memorial #BronzeShoes
Awesome turnout at yesterday's Rally to Fund Ottawa Schools held at the the OCDSB offices as folks showed support for Board Trustees as they deliberated budget cuts caused by provincial government underfunding. #CutsHurtKids
June 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Awesome turnout at yesterday's Rally to Fund Ottawa Schools held at the the OCDSB offices as folks showed support for Board Trustees as they deliberated budget cuts caused by provincial government underfunding. #CutsHurtKids
Just down the road we said hello to workers at WSIB, members of CUPE 1750-OCEU, who have been locked out by their employer. 1st time in their 100+ year history there has been a workplace disruption. 200,000+ claims annually now not being worked on. Sad really.
June 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Just down the road we said hello to workers at WSIB, members of CUPE 1750-OCEU, who have been locked out by their employer. 1st time in their 100+ year history there has been a workplace disruption. 200,000+ claims annually now not being worked on. Sad really.
Stopped in on the picket line to show our solidarity and support with CUPE 2073 members who usually work at Canadian Hearing Services. In Ottawa they're at 1541 Merivale Road Mon-Fri from 9:00am-1:00pm. Stop in and say hello if you're passing by.
June 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Stopped in on the picket line to show our solidarity and support with CUPE 2073 members who usually work at Canadian Hearing Services. In Ottawa they're at 1541 Merivale Road Mon-Fri from 9:00am-1:00pm. Stop in and say hello if you're passing by.
Great turnout this Saturday afternoon in Ottawa as @CUPW and friends send a strong message to @canadapostcorp 'Hands Off My Post Office'
May 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Great turnout this Saturday afternoon in Ottawa as @CUPW and friends send a strong message to @canadapostcorp 'Hands Off My Post Office'
Stopped in to visit workers at Canadian Hearing Services also members of CUPE 2073 on the Ottawa picket line Merivale Rd near Clyde Ave. Great bunch with an incredible amount of support. They're at 1541 Merivale Road from 9:00am to 1:00pm Mon-Fri. Stop in and say hello if you're out that way.
May 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Stopped in to visit workers at Canadian Hearing Services also members of CUPE 2073 on the Ottawa picket line Merivale Rd near Clyde Ave. Great bunch with an incredible amount of support. They're at 1541 Merivale Road from 9:00am to 1:00pm Mon-Fri. Stop in and say hello if you're out that way.
Stopped in to show some support for striking @cupe2073 workers @cdnhearing on Merivale Road in Ottawa. Approx 200 on strike across Ontario. Lets help end the crisis at Canadian Hearing Services.
May 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Stopped in to show some support for striking @cupe2073 workers @cdnhearing on Merivale Road in Ottawa. Approx 200 on strike across Ontario. Lets help end the crisis at Canadian Hearing Services.
Spectacular weather this afternoon in Ottawa as hundreds came together @canadianlabour monument in Vincent Massey Park to honour all of those workers who died or were injured as a result of the workplace. #DayofMourning2025
April 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Spectacular weather this afternoon in Ottawa as hundreds came together @canadianlabour monument in Vincent Massey Park to honour all of those workers who died or were injured as a result of the workplace. #DayofMourning2025
An amazing Sunday afternoon in Ottawa West-Nepean @own_ndp as a number of folks come together for a labour canvass for our friend Josh Bizjak
April 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
An amazing Sunday afternoon in Ottawa West-Nepean @own_ndp as a number of folks come together for a labour canvass for our friend Josh Bizjak
Meghan Friesen and Krista Thompson, both occupational hygienists with OHCOW present an informative session on silica exposure
April 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Meghan Friesen and Krista Thompson, both occupational hygienists with OHCOW present an informative session on silica exposure
Carmine Tiano, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council talks about the importance of Shifting the Paradigm to Total Worker Health
April 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Carmine Tiano, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council talks about the importance of Shifting the Paradigm to Total Worker Health
Great turnout here at the Carpenters Hall in the west end of Ottawa and online as @ottawalabour @OHCOWclinics host the annual Spring into ACTion Health and Safety Forum
April 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Great turnout here at the Carpenters Hall in the west end of Ottawa and online as @ottawalabour @OHCOWclinics host the annual Spring into ACTion Health and Safety Forum
With appreciation and congratulations to Robin Moir, Secretary Treasurer of the CF of M Local 180, for being presented with a Lifetime Contribution award at the Ottawa Distinguished Women Special Celebration event held last night at La Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa
April 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
With appreciation and congratulations to Robin Moir, Secretary Treasurer of the CF of M Local 180, for being presented with a Lifetime Contribution award at the Ottawa Distinguished Women Special Celebration event held last night at La Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa
Two union leader powerhouses throw their support behind Ottawa West-Nepean candidate Josh Bizjak. That's a heck of an endorsement. #WorkersTogether #CdnPoli #Elxn45
March 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Two union leader powerhouses throw their support behind Ottawa West-Nepean candidate Josh Bizjak. That's a heck of an endorsement. #WorkersTogether #CdnPoli #Elxn45