Author: Yaro

Over 1,000 workers a year are killed on the job across Canada and countless more are injured or made ill at work. At this time of year, we mark important milestones in the fight to protect workers health and safety and to hold accountable those employers who kill or injure workers.

This mayoral by-election is an unprecedented opportunity for labour and Torontonians to make our mark

With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later this month, Toronto will be headed to a mayoral by-election on June 26, 2023. This unexpected reality presents an opportunity to elect a mayor who understands working people and who will champion progressive solutions to issues that matter to us and our families. Electing a mayor who will work for—and with—working people is within our reach. This is our chance.

Just after the municipal election in October 2022, Doug Ford bestowed Toronto’s mayor with additional powers which diminish the democratic processes and powers of local councillors.