GALLERY: Crowds turn out for Toowoomba’s Labour Day march

The working people, their families and unions took to the streets of Toowoomba’s CBD for Labour Day 2022. See all the photos here.

Crowds took to the streets of Toowoomba’s CBD at the weekend, to celebrate the achievements of working people across the region and their unions.

Taking to Russell Street, workers and their loved ones participated in a march for Labour Day.

The march held high significance this year as it marked the 131st observance of Labour Day in the state.

Queensland Council of Unions Toowoomba branch spokesman Zeb Sugden said the fight continues.

He said as a result of the union movement, progressive changes were made in the workplace including minimum wages, equal pay for women, safety laws, workers’ compensation, paid leave, penalty rates and superannuation.

Labor candidate for Groom Gen Allpass addresses the gathering before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Claudia Reyes and her rottweiler Logan show support for The Services Union at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march attendees listen to speeches, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Pat Menz addresses the gathering before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kirsty-Lee Kahler shows support for the Together trade union at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ray Hingst raises the Eureka flag before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lisa Banyard and Joshua Bein show support for speakers before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labor candidate for Groom Gen Allpass addresses the gathering before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Claudia Reyes and her rottweiler Logan show support for The Services Union at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Claudia Reyes and her rottweiler Logan show support for The Services Union at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

CFMEU member Shannon Bauwens gives a Welcome to Country before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march attendees listen to speeches, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Claudia Reyes and her rottweiler Logan show support for The Services Union at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Haidee Janetzki holding her son Patrick Janetzki listens to the speeches at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Andrew Burke (left) and Brad Sorensen prepare for the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

QCU secretary Zeb Sugden speaks before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

QCU Toowoomba branch president Ronnie Westin speaks before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Haidee Janetzki holding her son Patrick Janetzki listens to the speeches at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Arthur McGaw stands with ETU members before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Arthur McGaw stands with ETU members before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Arthur McGaw stands with ETU members before the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Angela Keenan chants while marching with QTU members during Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

A Together trade union flag is seen during the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mitchell Vincett gives son Jack Vincett a lift during the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Toowoomba Caledonian Society Pipe Band lead the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graham Talbot (front, centre) and Greg Jordan (left) show their support for the RTBU at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Zac Burton holds Posie Burton as he marches with the United Workers Union in the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Supporting the United Worekers Union are Tom Keighran (left) holding Mili and Zac Burton holding Posie at the Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Labour Day 2022 Toowoomba march, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer