Labour Day picnic salutes workers’ impact on mid-island region
NANAIMO — This year’s annual Labour Day picnic in Ladysmith holds a little extra meaning.
The Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council is hosting its 60th annual Labour Day event Monday to recognize contributions the labour movement has had in building and maintaining mid-island infrastructure.
Ellen Oxman, the Council’s president, said about 500 people are expected for the picnic at Transfer Beach, featuring food, bouncy castles and live entertainment.
“We believe that labourors and workers, not just those in unions, have built our respective cities and we owe those before us a great debt,” Oxman told NanaimoNewsNOW.