'We're marching today in solidarity with all the other unions and workers in Canada. This is the celebration of labour.'

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Hundreds of unionized workers rallied in Ottawa on Labour Day Monday to celebrate the labour movement and advocate for workers’ rights . Article content

The annual Labour Day march started at city hall at noon, and participants walked down Elgin Street before turning onto Gladstone Avenue towards McNabb Park. Article content Article content

Workers from unions such as the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) held up signs, flags and banners as they marched down the streets.

A marching band played music throughout the route as they guided workers t

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