The decision by millionaire Tim Horton’s franchise owner Ron Joyce Jr. to strip benefits and paid rest breaks from his workers has created a firestorm of indignation across Ontario.
Action on Violence Against Women on December 6th finds us amidst an outpouring of revelations from survivors who have experienced harassment, sexual assault and abuse inside and outside of the workplace.
When statutory holidays were created, it was an expression of our democracy to ensure the public was afforded the opportunity to celebrate various occasions while not losing out on income.
Each election cycle, Labour Council works to support the election of progressive candidates for city
The City of Toronto serves as the economic heartbeat of Canada, with a wide variety of sectors contributing to the financial health of our country, our province, our city and people who live, work and play here. I
The effects of climate change know no boundaries. The smoke from Fort McMurray’s historic 2016 fire not only affected residents of Alberta but was felt by those who live in the eastern American seaboard.
In July 2017, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced proposals for tax changes that aim to control tax evasion by wealthy individuals and corporations.
History has a way of repeating itself too often. It is the responsibility of those with long memories, like our labour movement, to recognize peril at the door and raise the alarm.
The Labour Movement has a tireless record over many decades of fighting against racism and discrimination in all its forms. Since the election of Donald Trump and the murders in the Quebec mosque, bigotry is emerging as a more potent force in our society, feeding the politics of division.
The labour movement used to be proud of saying, “Unions brought you the weekend.” It was a vivid way to explain our success in raising standards for Canadians, which might otherwise be taken for granted.
