In October of 2024, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council called for broad unity to fight the imminent threat posed to working people by the rise of far-right politics in Canada and across the world. We recognized that the growing strength and boldness of right wing and corporate forces could no longer be ignored and began to take steps to fight back.
At the Health & Safety Activist Awards held on November 15th, 2024, the Labour Council alongside the Workers Health & Safety Centre, Central Ontario Building Trades Council, and Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic held a special evening to recognize the efforts of activists who have made a difference in the prevention of work-related injury and disease.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Municipal Funding and Democratic Authority(148 words) WHEREAS many Ontarians live
Torontonians have spoken, and change has come to our city. After over a decade of right wing rule in Toronto, working people across the city have chosen a new direction and elected Olivia Chow as our next mayor.
TORONTO – The tides are turning in Toronto, and supporters of all candidates are ready for it.
Earlier this month, Toronto & York Region Labour Council commissioned Environics Research to design and conduct an online poll of 1,001 eligible voters in the City of Toronto to identify key issues of concern, as well as their preferred solutions to those issues. The survey was conducted between May 2 and 11, 2023.
At the Health & Safety Activist Awards held on April 28, the Labour Council alongside the Workers Health & Safety Centre, Central Ontario Building Trades Council, and Injured Workers Consultants held a special evening to recognize the efforts of activists who have made a difference in the prevention of work-related injury and disease, and the work of those who have led the struggle for justice and fair compensation for injured workers.
Beginning on May 8, 2023, the Canadian Labour Congress will hold its 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal. The theme for this year’s convention is “Canada’s Unions – Lifting Everyone Up”.
Dear Comrades and Friends, On this International Women’s Day, I extend my warmest greetings and
With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later
The latest issue of the magazine covers the outcome of the recent municipal election and the 2023 city budget, as well as ongoing issues such as the Eglinton Crosstown project and public-private partnerships. It features a new poll showing wealthy Torontonians support raising property taxes on expensive homes to fund community services
