The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will be holding a Workers of Colour Symposium on November 21, 2015 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, in the Civic Ballroom North.
The Symposium will allow a safe space for participants to discuss racism, discrimination, social and economic inequities in the labour movement, workplaces and our communities while accessing learning workshops that will assist individuals in developing the needed skills, tools and resources to participate fully in their workplaces and their unions. A key component of the symposium is the closing plenary where participants will develop an action plan “Creating
Change.”
It will also give the OFL Vice-Presidents representing Workers of Colour an opportunity to hear and respond to the constituency they represent.
Plenary and welcome start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21.
REGISTRATION – Registration will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21. The Symposium registration fee is $100.00. Please return the completed form, together with a cheque payable to “OFL Workers of Colour Symposium” no later than November 13, 2015.
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS – Participants are responsible for cost and making their own hotel arrangements. Guest room rates are $215.00 single/double occupancy per room per night, plus taxes. Reservations can be done through WE Travel, the official housing agent for the Ontario Federation of Labour. Reservations can be made on-line at www.wetravel.net or via telephone Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., toll free at 1-888-676-7747 or direct at 1-613-232-9908.
CHILD CARE – It is OFL policy that we will provide child care services if more than ten (10) children are registered for this service. The Child Care Registration Form must be received by November 2, 2015 as we must make arrangements with the child care provider.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM – Accommodation can be provided for delegates with disabilities if advance notice is received. If services are needed, please complete and return the attached Personal Assistance Request Form by October 20, 2015.
ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE – It is OFL policy that events are scent free to ensure the active participation of those with chemical sensitivity.
INFORMATION
For information about the OFL Workers of Colour Symposium, contact Paulette Hazel at 416-443-7667 or PHazel@ofl-org.flywheelsites.com or toll-free at 1-800-668-9138.
For information about the 2015 OFL Convention, visit: www.ofl-org.flywheelsites.com/index.php/convention-2015 or call the OFL at 1-800-668-9138 or 416-441-2731.
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