(1888PressRelease)
September 03, 2008 - In a show of solidarity with Toronto union members; Union Ergonomics staff attended labour day parade in downtown Toronto, on September 01, 2008.
As many as 25,000 men and women flooded the downtown core Monday, on foot and in floats, to celebrate the history of organized labour.
It may sound like a dull subject, but the parade was anything but. Buoyed by the bright sunshine, trumpets and drums, a jubilant crowd marched from Nathan Phillip's Square all the way to the CNE. Children and adults alike carried banners, shook noisemakers and blew whistles to say "thank you" for the good things unions have won for their members.
CAW President Buzz Hargrove gave his last speech as union's leader just before the parade started. Hargrove will retire on September 6.
Much of the talk along the route centred on the rumoured upcoming general election, a vote that looks more and more likely with each passing day.
Union Ergonomics is proud to be a part of this historical event.
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