Publications

2026 National Day of Mourning

On April 28th, across Canada, we take the day to remember all of those who left for work and came home sick from working conditions, disabled from workplace accidents, or never came home at all. Each year the Niagara Regional Labour Council takes time to have observances at memorials at accident sites and city halls across the region. Please join…

2026 Workers Health & Safety Summer School

The Niagara Regional Labour Council is offering the Workers Health & Safety Centre and Prevention Link Courses from July 20-24, 2026 Courses will be offered at the Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre, 2 North Service Rd, St. Catharines, Ontario WHSC 5 Day Level 1 Occupational Health & Safety TrainingJuly 20-24, 2026 – 30 Hours including 3 optional…

2025 United Way Firetruck Pull

Get ready to experience the thrill of United Way Niagara’s Annual Firetruck Pull!  This event is more than just a test of strength; it’s the starting point for United Way Niagara’s community-wide fundraising campaign. By bringing teams, sponsors, and supporters together, we’re not just pulling a truck; we’re pulling our community closer. When we unite, we can help lift individuals…

United Way Backpack Packing Party!

The 2025-26 school year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to fill some backpacks with the United Way! We are looking for 15 volunteers to help us with the NRLC’s day to fill backpacks. It would be great to have a variety of locals come out and support the kids who need our help. 1200 backpacks await…

Doug Ford is playing politics with health funding

Ford government’s primary care announcement plays politics with people’s need for a family doctor: It’s a primary care “plan” to implement a plan delayed until the cusp of an election

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The day of remembrance and action on Violence Against Women in Canada is commemorated on December 6th and the Niagara Regional Labour Council and our Affiliate Unions are tirelessly working to combat domestic violence. By leading the conversation in speaking out against this issue and providing the assistance for those affected by abuse, we break the silence against domestic violence and…

Spooktacular Soirée – Oct 17

On Thursday, October 17th GenNext and the Lock Street Brewing Co. will be hosting Spooktacular Soirée to raise funds for the United Way Niagara. Beginning at 6:00PM there will be a Mystical Market, dancing, psychic readings, a costume contest, and music from Mage! Join us for the Spooktacular Soirée, presented by GenNext and Lock Street Brewery, for a Halloween night…

Labour Mixer – Oct 25

On Friday, October 25th, there will be a mixer with Labour members & Labour friendly politicians at the Mansion house in downtown St. Catharines. This event will follow the official nomination of current St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens as the NDP candidate for the next Ontario provincial government election. Where: Mansion House, 5 William St, St. Catharines, ONWhen: Friday, October…

Trogan Horse Tour – Nov 25

To protest the Ford governments privatization of our public hospital services, the CUPE Ontario Councikl of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ontario Health Coalition have kicked off a Trojan horse Ontario tour. To represent the Ford government’s false claim that privatizing surgeries will reduce wait times in public hospitals, a 15 replica of a Trojan Horse will travel around to…

2024 United Way Firetruck Pull

On Tuesday, September 10th the Niagara Regional Labour Council will be participating in the 2024 United Way Firetruck Pull. This event will kick off the 2024/25 United Way fundraising campaign and the NRLC will be fielding a team of ten to pull a St. Catharines fire truck 100 feet to kick off the fundraising season. From The United Way: Get…