health and safety – Kingston & District Labour Council The collective voice for workers in Kingston Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:24:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kingstonlabour.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2024/10/cropped-KDLC_profile-3-32x32.png health and safety – Kingston & District Labour Council 32 32 KDLC Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities https://kingstonlabour.ca/kdlc-statement-on-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:24:41 +0000 https://kingstonlabour.ca/?p=558 December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United Nations observance since 1992. This day is dedicated to promoting understanding of disability issues and raising awareness of the importance of fully including persons with disabilities in every aspect of our communities. Here in Kingston and the surrounding region, we recognize the ongoing work of local unions, community agencies, and advocates who strive to remove barriers and create accessible, inclusive spaces. The Kingston District Labour Council remains committed to supporting initiatives that advance equity, ensure workplace accessibility, and uphold the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.

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]]> Kingston Day of Mourning Ceremony https://kingstonlabour.ca/kingston-day-of-mourning-ceremony/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:33:32 +0000 https://kingstonlabour.ca/?p=128 The Kingston & District Labour Council’s Day of Mourning ceremony will be taking place on Friday, April 28 at the OPSEU Hall at 824 John Counter Boulevard in Kingston from 10:30am to 12pm. The ceremony will be conducted in-person with an option for zoom participation. Please contact kingstonlabourcouncil@gmail.com for zoom details. Our program will include guest speakers, and a moment of silence at 11am. A light lunch and refreshment will be provided. Guest Speakers: Dorothy Wigmore is a long-time health and safety activist and specialist who still has a placard from the first Day of Mourning in 1986. Trained as an occupation hygienist, ergonomist and stress specialist,...

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