Join Unifor at Labour Day

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Monday, September 4
Unifor Mational President Lana Payne marching in the Toronto Labour Day parade with hundreds of Unifor members

Labour Day is not only a time to relax and enjoy with family and friends, but also an opportunity to stand in solidarity with our fellow workers and show our collective strength. Find an event near you:

Alberta

1. Edmonton and District Labour Council

Event:   32nd Annual Labour Day BBQ
When:  Monday, September 4, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Clarke Stadium, 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton

  • The 32nd Annual Labour Day Barbeque hosted by the Edmonton and District Labour Council will be held Monday, September 4th, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the new location of Clarke Stadium, 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton. Fresh BBQ’ d food, corn and frozen treats will be provided as well as live music, entertainment and a bouncy castle. The Edmonton Elks promotional squad will also be joining in on the festivities.
  • In order for this event to continue to be successful, the EDLC is asking for volunteers and donations. For more information on this please contact the EDLC office 780-474-4747, cell 780-940-6797 or by emailing @email .
  • Labour Day gives us the opportunity to join together with our labour family to celebrate the contributions of working people and to give back to the community. I look forward to seeing you there.
British Columbia

1. Vancouver

Event: Unifor Labour Day at the PNE (SOLD OUT)

Date:  Monday, September 4th 2023

Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: Maritime Labour Centre, #10 – 1880 Triumph Street Vancouver BC, V5L 1K3

Manitoba
  1. Unifor and Winnipeg Labour Council
  • Event: Labour Day Rally
  • Date: Monday, September 4
  • Time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Memorial Park
  • Monday, September 4th, we will meet at 3:00 PM for a rally at Memorial Park, followed by a march to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for additional programming. Join Unifor and the Winnipeg Labour Council and other unions from across our city for Labour Day 2023!
New Brunswick
  1. Bathurst & District Labour Council
    • Event: Parade and BBQ
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Location: Coronation Park Munroe Street Bathurst, NB
    • Contact: John Gagnon at @email, 506-545-0651
  2. Edmundston District Labour Council
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    • Location: 239 Principale Street Saint Basile, NB
    • Contact: Lorn Martin at @email,  506-737-7063
  3. Moncton & District Labour Council
    • Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Centennial Park Moncton, NB
    • Contact: Melissa Brown at @email, 506-872-4643
  4. Saint John & District Labour Council
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 11:30 a.m.
    • Location: Parade starts at Old Court House on King St. East
      Fire Fighter’s Hall & Fisher Lakes, Saint John, NB
    • Contact: Shawn Wetmore at @email, 506-693-9347
  5. Organized by CUPE, Sponsored by Restigouche District Labour Council 
    • Events: Softball Tournament, Car Show, Parade and BBQ
    • Dates: Friday, September 1, 2023 - Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Details:
      • Friday, September 1 – music in the park
      • Saturday, September 2 – youth ball hockey tournament, music in the park
      • Sunday, September 3 – lob ball tournament, free swim at Recreaplex
      • Monday, September 4 – Labour Day Parade, car show, free hot dogs, corn, popcorn, cotton candy, chips, pop, juice boxes, prize bags, face painting, bouncy castle, little train rides, rides on an antique fire truck, free swim at Recreaplex and magic show. For adults, there will be entertainment at the NBIP from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Location: Inch Arran Park, Dalhousie, NB
    • Contact: Brian Arseneault at @email, 506-686-4050
Newfoundland & Labrador
  1. St. John's District Labour Council
    • Event: Union walk at Quidi Vidi Lake followed by a Family BBQ at the Legion, Branch 56.
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 56, 66 The Boulevard, St. John's
    • Learn More
       
  2. Corner Brook District Labour Council
    • Event: Family Fun Day and BBQ
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Location: Margaret Bowater Park, O'Connell Drive, Corner Brook
       
  3. Labrador West District Labour Council
    • Event: Family Fun Day and BBQ
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Location: Centennial Park Playground, Hudson Drive
       
  4. Central District Labour Council
    • Event: Parade with Family Day BBQ & Concert
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • Starting Location: Main Street, Grand Falls-Windsor (Old CN Station)
    • Finishing Location: Grand Falls-Windsor Town Hall, High Street
Nova Scotia
  1. Annapolis Valley District Labour Council
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Kentville Memorial Park, 362 Main Street, Kentville Nova Scotia B4N 1K6
    • Contact: @email
  2. Cape Breton District Labour Council
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Open Hearth Park, 190 Ferry Street, Sydney
    • Contact: @email
  3. Halifax and Dartmouth District Labour Council
    • Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Location: March starts at the Nova Scotia Labour Board, 1601 Lower Water Street, and march to Peace and Friendship Park, Hollis Street
    • Contact: @email
  4. South Shore District Labour Council
    • Event: Hot dogs and pop, face painting, singing with Johnny Lake and animal balloons for the kids
    • Date: Monday September 4, 2023
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    • Location: Privateers Park, Liverpool, NS
    • Contact: Dianne Frittenburg at @email 
Ontario
  1. Toronto and York District Labour Council
    • Event: Labour Day Parade
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
    • Learn More
  2. Unifor and the Grey Bruce Labour Council
  • Event: Labour Day Parade
  • Date: Monday, September 4
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Parade participants will marshal in the area of the Home Hardware parking lot for the parade that begins at 11 a.m. and proceeds south on Goderich Street.

  • Following the parade there will be a barbecue with free food, music and family fun at the Unifor Centre.

    Organizers ask people to support the Port Elgin foodbank by bringing a non‑perishable food item to the parade/barbecue.

    Among those marching will be members of the Retired Workers Council who are attending a five-day National conference at the Unifor Centre.

Prince Edward Island
  1. PEI Federation of Labour
    • Event: Picnic and Barbeque
    • Date: Monday, September 4
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. to tbh
    • Location: Joseph Ghiz Memorial Park, Charlottetown
Saskatchewan
  1. Moose Jaw
    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Moose Jaw Union Centre
    1402 Caribou St W
    Hamburgers funded, prepared and served by local unions members
    Everyone is welcome. Please join us as we give back and celebrate. 
  2. Regina
    Family Picnic

    12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    City Square Plaza (Fiacco Square)

  3. Saskatoon
    ​​​11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Victoria Park (by Riversdale Pool)

Send in local event information to @email.