Started in 1999, SolidarityWORKS! Is a pilot project that brings together young people (30 and under); union members or community activists in a residential setting to receive hands-on training around labour issues such as workers’ rights, human rights, health & safety, education, organizing and mobilizing.

What we’re goind to do with this knowledge - Comments from past SolidarityWORKS! participants

“Try to continue working with the Ontario NDP Caucus.”

“Go back and help teach - network.”

“Try to volunteer more of our time and effort into organizations that we really believe in.”

“Make sure we all keep in touch.”

“Continue to fight for this program, it is vital.”

“Continue to provide youth with opportunities such as this.”

“Try to continue working with the Steelworkers in the fall.”

“Bring back all this information to our friends and the people around us. Encourage all our friends to learn more about their rights and organize their workplaces.”

“Start youth committees within our unions.”

“Try and pursue this as much as possible - improve on everything.”

“See if there is an Ottawa equivalent to the Urban Alliance on Race Relations and see if they would like to work with the Ottawa Youth Cabinet and us to combat racism in the city.”

More info: Janice Gairey
OFL Education Director
1.800.668.9138