Standing up for Working People
In our workplaces and our community

Welcome to the Peterborough and District Labour Council web site. We are very excited to be able to communicate with local members and activists on-line. The site will assist us in keeping you informed of upcoming labour events, labour educationals, and labour council meetings. In addition, the site will provide affiliate members with a list of the elected Labour Council Executive and how to contact them. You will be able to access other labour sites such as the Canadian Labour Congress and the Ontario Federation of Labour by a simple click.

PLEASE NOTE: Our new phone number is (705) 868-PDLC (7352)
Labour's Day of Caring highlights the formal agreement between United Way Canada-Centraide and the Canadian Labour Congress. In communities across the country union members select a local community need and give their time and resources to address it.
Here in Peterborough city and county, Peterborough and District Labour Council in collaboration with United Way of Peterborough and District raised awareness and funds for the Dental Treatment Assistance Fund administered by the Peterborough County and City Health Unit. The fund provides for emergency dental care for low wage, precariously employed workers and seniors on modest fixed incomes who lack access to dental benefits.
Members of ETFO, CAW, OPSEU, CEP and OSSTF took up the call and demonstrated their commitment to our community and to all working people by raising an amazing $1,007.25 in seven short hours on June 14, 2013.
Construction on the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre has started. Peterborough and District Labour Council has several members on the capital campaign cabinet because we care about good paying jobs and careers for our kids and grandkids. If your union is interested in getting involved contact us for more information.
Tuesday, Jun 25 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Jun 25 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Jul 23 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Aug 27 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2012 United Way of Peterborough and District - Touchdown Video
In 1988, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Labour Congress formalized our long-term cooperative relationship. That relationship is vibrant here in Peterborough between the Peterborough and District Labour Council and United Way of Peterborough and District.
A moment in Canadian labour history. Keep posted for the founding convention, Labour Day weekend.

"Far too often the history of working people is overshadowed by the history of politicians and industrial leaders. Labour has been fundamental in shaping legislation, workplace standards, health care and other integral features of Canadian life." This is from the introduction to Standing Strong, Facing Forward - The History of the Labour Movement in Peterborough and District by Tara DeBlois.

Our illustrated hardcover local labour history can be purchased at the Peterborough Museum and Archives, Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street East (Armour Hill) Peterborough.  Also, the Peterborough Social Planning Council, The United Way of Peterborough and District and several other fine organisations have copies for sale or call the Labour Council at 705-742-9286 to order your copy.

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Do you want more fairness, dignity and respect in the workplace? Have you considered joining a union, but don't know how or where to turn? Let us help you Get Organized.
United Way Canada Centraide - Thanking labour