The Society of United Professionals invites you to help celebrate the role of unions in your community.
Celebrate Labour Day with your family and friends on Monday, September 7, 2015.
The Society’s 2015 Labour Day theme is “Time for a change – our future depends on it.”
Here are some of the Labour Day events happening across Ontario:
Toronto
Parade
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: East Side of University Avenue (North from Armoury Street to Dundas St. W.)
There will be free entrance to the CNE after the parade. Wristbands that provide entrance to the CNE will be given to the marchers during the parade.
Durham:
Labour Day Community Picnic
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Memorial Park 10 Simcoe Street S, Oshawa, ON
(corner of Simcoe St. and John St)
There will be live music, face painting and refreshments
Grey Bruce
Parade and Community Event
Time: 11:00 am
Where: The parade will start in downtown Port Elgin followed by a lunch and other events at the
Unifor Family Education Centre
Port Elgin, ON
There will be a children’s bike rodeo, classic car show and much more.
Hamilton:
Parade and BBQ/Picnic
Time: 10:00 am
Meet at the S/W corner of York and Queen Streets at 10:00 am. Look for the Society flag. The parade begins at 10:30 am Sharp at the corner of Queen and York Street and will end at Dundurn Park. The BBQ/Picnic will be held in Dundurn Park.
London:
Labour Day Community Picnic
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Where: Thames Park (off Ridout just south of Horton St.)
Ottawa
Parade and Picnic
Time: 12:00 noon
Where: Parade starts at Elgin and Lisgar
Picnic to follow parade at McNabb Park
Sudbury:
Parade and Community Event
Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Bell Park Paris Street (post parade BBQ and community event)
