On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian armed forces. Today, we remember not only the fallen, but also the families who have borne the heavy toll of service, and all those whose lives have been forever shaped by their sacrifices.
As a Union, we stand in solidarity with all workers, whether in uniform or civilian life, who have given so much for our freedom and safety. The values of equality, fairness, and justice that we fight for in the workplace are the same principles that those who served sought to protect.
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, it is tradition to hold a moment of silence in commemoration of the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918, at 11 am. With this act of silence, we honour the courage, bravery and sacrifice of the heroes who have served and continue to serve Canada. Let us take this moment to reflect on the privilege of living in a country where the sacrifices of so many have made it possible for us to enjoy peace, security, and the opportunity to thrive.
Lest we forget.
In solidarity and Remembrance,
Mike Gallagher
Business Manager, IUOE Local 793