News & Updates
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
Protecting the Right to Protest and Picket
In Toronto and York Region, we are witnessing an alarming rise in anti-democratic, anti-worker motions being introduced by municipal Councillors. Using various pretexts, members of council in Toronto and York Region municipalities are moving motions which seek to limit the charter protected rights of free expression and free assembly. In particular, these motions use the spectre of public safety to crack down on protests which disrupt “critical infrastructure,” a dog whistle for anti-union interventions from
government.
End Arms Exports to Israel
WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of trade unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders; and…
Joint Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto
Toronto’s FIFA World Cup games – while representing an enormous financial burden for Toronto – also have the potential to bring benefits to people who live here.
Racial Justice Toronto – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Let’s celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by making racial justice a priority for the City of Toronto!
We’re Hiring! Administrative Assistant Job Posting
Are you a progressive administrator looking for your next challenge? The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has a permanent opening on its small and dynamic staff team.
Fund Our Schools Campaign Launch
There is an ongoing crisis in our publicly-funded schools in Toronto, and across the province. After more than six years in power, the Ford Conservative
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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