This past year has been one to remember. 

I was nothing short of inspired by the thousands of Treasury Board and CRA members who joined us on the picket lines to fight for a fair contract this past Spring along with the countless other fights for respect PSAC members and our allies across the labour movement have fought. 2023 has been a banner year for the labour movement. 

We showed the employer and Canadians across the country that when workers stand together, we can achieve a fair deal for everyone. 

This Labour Day, let’s cap off “Hot Labour Summer” by celebrating our gains and inspiring more victories in years to come. 

In solidarity, 

Alex 

Join us for Labour Day!

The PSAC-NCR Ottawa Area Council (OAC) is excited to announce our participation in the 2023 Ottawa Labour Day March! The march, put on by the Ottawa District Labour Council, will be on Monday, September 4 from 12 - 5 pm. 

Join us as we show solidarity to all who are fighting to make life fairer for all workers and their families. Following the march, PSAC NCR will also have a booth at the picnic taking place at McNabb Park.

Members are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles as there will be water jugs at the picnic and march on behalf of the PSAC. Some bottled water will also be available.

The day’s schedule will be as follows: 

10:00 - 11:30: The PSAC delegation will meet at PSAC Headquarters (233 Gilmour Street). Members will be able to create banners using provided supplies. Refreshments and light snacks will be available.  

11:30 - 12:00 The PSAC delegation will walk from 233 Gilmour to Ottawa City Hall (750 m). 

12:00: The march will begin at Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street side). The march will then take the following route (2.2 km): 

• West on Lisgar Street to Elgin Street 

• South on Elgin Street to Gladstone Avenue 

• West on Gladstone Avenue ending at McNabb Park (corner of Bronson and Gladstone) 

12:45: A family-friendly picnic at McNabb Park will commence when march participants arrive. 

Want to join the PSAC-NCR delegation?
 

Register to join us here

Members are encouraged to bring friends, family or members of the community who wish to participate. 

We encourage all participants to follow public health guidelines. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Be sure to bring your own water, sunscreen and PPE. 

Accessibility information: 

• Masks will be encouraged but not required. 

• In order for beloved community members with chemical injuries or sensitivities to attend, please avoid fragranced products such as perfume, cologne or lotion. 

• Free parking will be available at 233 Gilmour on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also street parking in the area and paid parking available at Ottawa City Hall. 

• In order to access the various event locations, the following OC Transpo bus routes are available: 

• McNabb Park: Routes 10 and 14 

• Ottawa City Hall: Routes 14 and 11 

• 233 Gilmour Street: Routes 6, 7, 11 and 14 

For further questions about transit access to the event locations, please refer to the OC Transpo Travel Planner or Para Transpo website. 

• McNabb Park is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-accessible entrances are located at: 

• Bronson Avenue near the skate park 

• Gladstone Street near the bus stop 

• Participants are encouraged to bring seating for the picnic at McNabb Park if desired. 

• Public washrooms are available at the following locations: 

• Within 233 Gilmour 

• Within Ottawa City Hall 

• Within the McNabb Park Community Centre (accessible through the sidewalk path to the front of the building) 

• Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Water will be available to refill.  

• Vehicle transport is available for participants who cannot or do not wish to walk the length of the march. Please indicate this access need in your PSAC NCR Labour Day participant form. 

• If you have access needs that are not presently being addressed in the above information, please indicate them in the PSAC NCR Labour Day participant form. 

Une année inoubliable.  

J'ai été tout simplement inspiré par les milliers de membres du Conseil du Trésor et de l'ARC qui se sont joints à nous sur les lignes de piquetage dans la lutte pour une convention collective équitable ce printemps dernier, ainsi que dans les innombrables autres luttes pour le respect des membres de l'AFPC et nos alliés du mouvement syndical. 2023 a été une année importante pour le mouvement syndical.  

Nous avons montré à l'employeur et aux Canadiens et Canadiennes à travers le pays que lorsque les travailleuses et travailleurs s'unissent, nous pouvons arriver à un entente équitable pour tout le monde.  

En cette fête du Travail, clôturons « l’été chaud du travail » en célébrantnos acquis et à inspirer davantage de victoires dans les années à venir. 

 En toute solidarité,  

Alex