2026 Northumberland Labour Council’s Health and Safety Awards and Dinner
The Northumberland Labour Council proudly hosted its annual Health and Safety Awards and Dinner at the Masonic Lodge in Port Hope. We were pleased to welcome members of the Lindsay and District Labour Council, Peterborough and District Labour Council, and Durham Region Labour Council as we came together to recognize workers whose outstanding dedication and leadership have made a meaningful difference in workplace health and safety.
It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible individuals who devote their time, energy, and passion to making workplaces safer for everyone. So much of the important work within our labour movement is driven by dedicated volunteers who go above and beyond to stand up for their coworkers, challenge unsafe working conditions, and ensure workers have a strong and collective voice
WHSC Award Recipients
Peterborough and District Labour Council: Jane Post, CUPW
Lindsay and District Labour Council: Tom Newton, OPSEU Local 358
Durham Region Labour Council: Halimo Elmi, SEIU Local 1
Northumberland Labour Council: Andree Davis, CUPE 5555
Northumberland Labour Council: Scott Roesch, USW Local 14193
These awards serve as an important reminder that the workplace health and safety protections we often take for granted did not happen by accident. They are the result of generations of workers who organized, advocated, fought for change, and refused to accept unsafe working conditions. That fight continues today through dedicated activists like those recognized throughout the evening, including Halimo and so many others who continue to make a difference in their workplaces and communities.
The Northumberland Labour Council extends its sincere thanks to the Lindsay and District Labour Council, Peterborough and District Labour Council, and Durham Region Labour Council for joining us in celebrating excellence in workplace health and safety.
We would also like to thank the Workplace Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) for providing the awards and Yvonne Laurant of WHSC for sharing her remarks with us. A special thank you to Ontario Federation of Labour President Laura Walton for attending and speaking at the event. Your support and commitment to workers’ health and safety are greatly appreciated.
It was truly an honour to host such a wonderful event. Bringing together labour activists and leaders from across our region to recognize the dedication, commitment, and achievements of workers was a highlight of the evening.
It was fantastic to reconnect with our labour council friends from Lindsay, Peterborough, and Durham while celebrating the important work happening in our communities. Congratulations once again to all of this year’s award recipients, and thank you for your continued commitment to making every workplace safer!
