Collective Power in Action: ActionDignity’s International Workers’ Day Celebration Event
Last Saturday, over 280 workers and their families came together for our Family Fun Day in celebration of International Workers’ Day — and it was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we stand together!
From cultural performances and BBQ to kids’ games and wellness activities, the day was full of joy, connection, and solidarity. One of the highlights was the launch of our Workers’ Resource Kit—now available in 15 languages! This toolkit empowers workers to know their rights and access the support they need, no matter what language they speak.
A huge thank you to our partners for building this collective voice for workers’ rights with us:
UFCW Canada Union, Local 401
Workers’ Resource Centre
Migrante Alberta
Alberta Business and Health Institute
Deep gratitude to our inspiring guest speakers: Lizette Tejada (MLA, Calgary-Klein), Dr. Turin Chowdhury (Board Director, ActionDignity), Ricardo de Menezes (Director, UFCW 401), Carolyn Krahn (Executive Director, Workers’ Resource Centre), Jay Zapata (Migrante Alberta), Evelyn Mangubat and Jamie Welsh Rollo (Cargill Workers) — your words lit the path forward.
Thank you to all the volunteers, performers, and community members who made the day vibrant and meaningful.
And a special thanks to our funders: WES Mariam Assefa Fund, McConnell Foundation, and Alberta Law Foundation — your support makes the collective impact possible.
