News & Updates

Enough is Enough: Applying the OFL’s Action Plan in Toronto and York Region
Last January, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council declared that 2023 would be the year of the union. Twelve months later, it could not be more clear: we were right. In 2023, workers set the new standard for what a fighting, militant labour movement can look like. In particular, strike activity was higher in 2023 than it has been so far this century. The strike is back.

Letter Opposing Bill 23 and Its Impact on the Greenbelt
November 17, 2022 Toronto & York Region Labour Council 15 Gervais Drive, Suite #407 North York, Ontario M3C 1Y8 Dear Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure

Labour Council Joins the Call for an Immediate Ceasefire
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is speaking out to oppose the rapidly escalating violence in Israel-Palestine, and joining the call for an immediate ceasefire, aid to Gaza, and an end to the blockade.

Toronto and York Region Labour Council Joins the Call for an Immediate Ceasefire
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is speaking out to oppose the rapidly escalating violence in Israel-Palestine, and joining the call for an immediate ceasefire, aid to Gaza, and an end to the blockade.

IWOC Resource List
This year’s Indigenous and Workers of Colour Conference (IWOC), hosted by the Equity Committee of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council on October 14th

Resolutions Coming Forward Directly to Delegates
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Municipal Funding and Democratic Authority(148 words) WHEREAS many Ontarians live in cities, and workers want to continue doing so; WHEREAS

All Out Against Hate
Join Community Solidarity Toronto and Toronto & York Region Labour Council in pushing back against hate! Let’s come together with the Counter Protests and show what worker power defending our community looks like!

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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