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Labour Millennium Sculpture Unveiling

September 3, 2001 - Millenium Park

In early 2000, the Peterborough & District Labour Council embarked on a project to erect a commemorative sculpture that would be dedicated to workers.

The Council partnered with The City of Peterborough who contributed a substantial amount of money. In addition, the city contributed a permanent location in their newly developed Millenium Walkway by the riverfront. Together, they commissioned James Smith to create a sculpture.

Committed to raising their share, the sculpture committee commenced with a vigorous fund raising program. A successful chocolate sales drive led the way, followed by tremendous financial support from union head offices and their locals.

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This sculpture has now taken its rightful place among other large impressive monuments in Peterborough. It will remain for many, many years to be enjoyed by the community and visitors to our area alike.

The Peterborough & District Labour Council extends special thanks and appreciation to the following unions and locals for their generous donation:

  • Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) National Office
  • Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Locals 1996, 1987, 524
  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Region 3
  • Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Locals 308,342,345,351,352,358,362
  • Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1320
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Locals 131, 1833
  • Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Regional Office
  • Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Local 590
  • Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA)
  • Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)
  • United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 175
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA)
  • Peterborough and District Labour Council
  • Durham Labour Council
  • Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation (OSSTF) District 14
  • Communication Energy & Paper (CEP) Local 599
  • Canada Employment & Immigration Union (CEIU) Local 628

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