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.

We hope that you find your visit to the Labour Council site informative and educational. If you have any comments or suggestions, we would appreciate them. Please email us with your thoughts or telephone us at (705) 742-9286

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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. The Labour Council will be making a concerted effort in the new year to raising the funding needed to publish this illustrated history. The goal is a spring launch. If you or your organization would like to donate to support the publishing of this book or wish to pre-order copies at a discounted rate of $20 per book, please contact the Labour Council at 742-9286. The book will include a printed acknowledgement of all contributors.

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