News & Updates

Kill a Worker, Go to Jail – Letter to Minister Piccini on Recent Workplace Fatalities
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini 14th Floor 400 University Ave Toronto, ON M7A 1T7 September 23, 2024 Dear Minister

Toronto Star Op-Ed: It’s time for a different kind of common sense — one rooted in solidarity and common good
Workers in this country have been dealt a raw deal for decades, while the bosses rake in record profits on the backs of the very people who keep this economy running.

Power of Narrative Course – Register now!
The Labour Education Centre is excited to partner with the Institute for Change Leaders to offer a unique two-day course on public narrative as a powerful tool for organizing.

Breaking the Cycle: Demanding Action for Racialized Youth and Safer
TORONTO, ON – As racialized trade unionists committed to justice, equality, andvrespect, we believe everyone deserves to live in safe and healthy communities. After years

Labour Day Parade – Press Release 2024
Over 20,000 workers across Toronto and York Region are taking to the streets this morning for the 153rd annual Labour Day Parade, as workers lead the charge in shaping a future that works for everyone.

Labour Day 2024
Join us for this year’s annual Labour Day Parade on Monday September 2nd!

Congratulations to the 2024 Bromley Armstrong Award Winners!
On June 21st, Labour Community Services and the Labour Council celebrated the inspiring work being done in labour equity and human rights at the 19th Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala. Together we continue to celebrate Bromley Armstrong and his legacy, as well as honour those who follow in his footsteps.

Register for the 2024 IWOC Conference
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2024 Indigenous & Workers of Colour Conference (IWOC)! This year, we’re building on our collective victories by “Building BIWOC

Injured Workers’ Day Rally 2024
Join us on Saturday, June 1st at 11AM, Queen’s Park to commemorate Injured Worker’s Day. Sign onto the Injured Workers’ Bill of Rights so every injured and ill worker has their rights enforced in law across Ontario.

Injured Workers Bill of Rights
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council stands firmly in support of the Ontario Federation ofLabour’s Campaign for an Injured Workers’ Bill of Rights, and

Fund Our Schools
We love our schools, but there are problems that need urgent attention.

United to Defeat the Right
Our unions are the best tool we have to build the life we deserve.

Climate Justice and Action
Let’s empower workers to build a long-lasting, sustainable economy.
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