Grey Bruce Labour Council 2022 Day of Mourning Awards

Grey Bruce Labour Council Announces 2022 Day of Mourning Awards for High School Students in Grey and Bruce | The GREY-BRUCE LABOUR COUNCIL, Representing the Needs of Working People Since 1956 (wordpress.com)

February 1, 2022
Attention: Affiliate Presidents
Please find attached, a copy of the 2022 application form for the Day of Mourning
Award. This annual award is sponsored by the Grey Bruce Labour Council and Bruce
Power and is awarded to three high school students in Grey and Bruce who will be
selected to deliver a presentation that shares, through their experiences, an awareness
and knowledge of workplace health and safety issues. The value of each Day of
Mourning Award is $250. All high school students in Grey and Bruce Counties are
eligible to apply.
In your capacity as Affiliate President, you know the importance of workplace health and
safety. We are asking for your support in making this award opportunity available to the
children of your members.
For more information about the Day of Mourning please contact:
Grey-Bruce Labour Council – [email protected]
or
Anna Morrison, GBLC Sergeant at Arms
908 Brownell Dr.
Kincardine, ON, N2Z 1N2
Thank you for your support.
This Award is Sponsored by
Bruce Power
Grey-Bruce Labour Council

 

Day of Mourning Contest – Three $250 Prizes
2022 Award Application
Sponsored by the Grey-Bruce Labour Council
April 28th is recognized each year as a National Day of Mourning to remember and honour workers
who have been killed, injured or are suffering occupational disease in the workplace. As the
community voice for workers and working families, the Grey-Bruce Labour Council is pleased to offer
all high school students in Bruce and Grey an opportunity to submit a presentation for our annual Day
of Mourning Contest.
Applicants must prepare a 2 to 3 minute visual or audio presentation (eg. could include oral essay,
video, multimedia) detailing their experiences and knowledge of the importance of workplace health
and safety for young workers in our community. Student employment includes part time, co-op and
volunteer work, including farm and home locations. Successful applicants will deliver their
presentation as part of the Day of Mourning Ceremonies on or around April 28, 2022.
Applicant’s Name _________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s School ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number ________________ Home email address ___________________________
The value of the Day of Mourning Award is $250 each. Three students from Bruce and Grey Counties
will be selected as award winners. Transportation to the ceremonies can be arranged if needed. All
high school students throughout Bruce and Grey are eligible to submit their presentation.
Young workers need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health
and Safety Act.
Students are also encouraged to visit www.whsc.on.ca for information on the Workers Health and
Safety Center Post-Secondary Scholarships.
Applications must be received by March 25, 2022. The application form must accompany the
presentation.
Return applications to: Anna Morrison, Grey-Bruce Labour Council
908 Brownell Dr., Kincardine, ON, N2Z1N2
Please send by attachment to [email protected]
This Award is Sponsored by
Bruce Power
Grey-Bruce Labour Council