News & Updates
IWOC 2023
This year’s IWOC is coming up on Oct 14th! Come listen to those who are rewriting the rules, challenging norms, and embracing our collective power. Let’s step up, take charge, and shape a labour movement that reflects our strength of unity!
Labour Day Parade 2023
Join us as we take the streets with over 20,000 labour members to honour the past, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at this year’s annual Labour Day Parade!
Together We Can Build A City for Everyone
Torontonians have spoken, and change has come to our city. After over a decade of right-wing rule in Toronto, working people across the city have chosen a new direction and elected Olivia Chow as our next mayor.
Together We Can Build A City for Everyone
Torontonians have spoken, and change has come to our city. After over a decade of right wing rule in Toronto, working people across the city have chosen a new direction and elected Olivia Chow as our next mayor.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Bromley Armstrong Awards
Labour Community Services and the Labour Council were thrilled to celebrate the amazing work being done in labour equity and human rights at the 18th Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala this month. During an energetic evening, we gathered together to celebrate the legacy of Bromley and honor those who have followed in his footsteps.
Unite with Pride: One Injury, One Fight!
We write to you today as members of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council (TYRLC) Equity Committee with a message of deep and urgent solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ students, families, and workers within the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).
June 2023 Special By-Election Issue – Labour Action
Read the special by-election issue of Labour Action now.
Pledge to Reverse TTC Service Cuts
Since the pandemic, TTC service has been cut drastically, with riders waiting longer between vehicles and adding significantly to commute times.
Pledge to Build More Deeply Affordable Housing
The City stopped building housing for regular people decades ago. It’s time to recognize that the market will not fill the demand for deeply affordable housing.
Pledge to Stand Up Against Hate
Toronto is proudly one of the most diverse cities in the world. We welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, languages, religions, and sexualities. The mayor of Toronto has a responsibility to stand against hate in all its forms.
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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