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Period Promise Launches This March

davep — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:14:10 +0000

This March, the Kingston District Labour Council is proud to support Period Promise, a national initiative addressing period poverty and advancing menstrual equity in our communities. The labour movement’s work in this area began in 2009 with “Tampon Tuesday,” launched by union activist Mandi Fields after she discovered empty shelves in a local food bank’s hygiene cupboard. With support from community leaders and partners across the country — including the Canadian Labour Congress and local labour councils — the initiative grew into a powerful example of solidarity in action. Today, that work continues under Period Promise, originally launched by United...

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Help Us Grow Our Reach!

davep — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:18:55 +0000

If you’re a member of the Kingston and District Labour Council (KDLC) Facebook group, we’re so glad! Now we’re asking you to take one small extra step: Please follow and Like our official Kingston & District Labour Council Facebook Page. This is where we: Following the Page helps us strengthen labour’s online presence in Kingston, reach more workers, and keep our community informed and connected. Follow the Kingston & District Labour Council Page today and invite a fellow union member to do the same!

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Happy Holidays from the KDLC

davep — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:21:51 +0000

Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from the Kingston District Labour Council – thank you for your continued solidarity and support throughout the year, and we look forward to working together in the new year.

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