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 Library Workers and Public Libraries Famous Canadian author Margaret Atwood isn't the only person shocked by Councillor Doug Ford's attitude to public libraries. After his comments about Atwood the public fight escalated, and tens of thousands went to the Library Workers website to send a message of concern to City Hall. Our city has an average of 4 libraries per 100,000 people, which is the same as Vancouver and near to that of Halifax. For those of us who think our Toronto Public Library and its branches are an asset and a success story, this is a clear signal that we must get organized to protect them. To find out how go to www.ourpubliclibrary.to. STOP WAGE THEFT! Too many people face unfair conditions at work every day. Too many employers don't pay what we should be paid by law. Why is this allowed to happen? The Workers Action Centre is launching a campaign against Wage Theft. Wages are stolen when:
RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR EVERYONE
Canada is at a crossroads, just like it was forty years ago when it was time to do something about our health care system. Today, we need to do something about retirement income, and we need to do it soon.
It's time to change some things!
The problem with Canada's retirement income system has become so obvious that even bank economists have started to admit the RRSP approach has failed.
There's too much risk and not enough security to ensure that, after a lifetime of work, people can retire and live out their last years in dignity.
The federal and provincial governments must:
 HEY YOU! WHERE'S YOUR $500?
OPSEU has just released a hilarious series of video ads asking the people of Ontario to find $500 each to pay for the corporate tax cuts. The provincial total is
$2.4 Billion being squandered away instead of investing in our communities. The federal level is even worse - $14 Billion which includes rewarding outfits like U.S.
Steel with lower tax rates even as the government is taking them to court for violating the "net Canadian benefit" terms of their takeover agreement of Stelco. But all the speeches in the world don't match the incisive humour applied liberally in these ads. Check out Jimmy, whose selling his hockey equipment to make up the $500. Or Nuella Warkworth, the President, Chair, CEO and COO of "People for Corporate Tax Cuts" reminding everyone of their duty to give. Or Mandy, who has pulled her kids out of school to save the government her $500. Check it out and share - how often do you have a chance to laugh until you cry? To find out more click here how to raise your 500 to find out more about People for Corporate Tax Cuts. LIVING WAGE REPORT "What does a family living in the Greater Toronto Area and working full-time need to earn in order to pay for the necessities of life, to enjoy a decent quality of life, and to be able to participate fully in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the community? A new report outlines A Living Wage in Toronto, by Hugh Mackenzie and Jim Stanford. For full report click here Living wage report SUMMIT DEMANDS GOOD JOBS AND A GREEN ECONOMY Over 1000 participants from labour, environmental, social justice and community organizations throughout the Toronto region came together in the Good Jobs Summit at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 22nd. Participants crafted strategies for creating and protecting good jobs and called on the Ontario and federal governments to commit to a good jobs economy. To read, and print the rest of the report click here Good Jobs Summit report For pictures of the Jobs Summit please click here. To download the Declaration on Good Jobs for All click here declaration OMB VICTORY FOR JOBS AND COMMUNITY In a stunning and long-awaited ruling, the Ontario Municipal Board last week rejected a developer's plan to build big-box shopping plaza in Leslieville. To read the rest of the ruling click here Victory A MILLION REASONS More than a million workers in the Toronto Region earn less $29,800 per year. In key sectors of the economy - healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, clerical and service work - therew are hard-working women and men who deserve much better. To find out more visit the million reasons website go here million reasons Flawed, Failed, Abandoned Billions in Public Taxes Risked by P3 Hospital Privatization: 100 Failed, Flawed and Abandoned Projects Used to Warn Politicians: A new report, released today by health coalitions across Canada, outlines 100 failed, flawed or abandoned infrastructure projects undertaken using the controversial P3 privatization model. Click here for the website to retrieve more information www.web.net/ohc
CAMPAIGN FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION  The Campaign for Public Education is a coalition of parents, teachers, students, support workers, and education activists who have come together to
defend the standards of public education in Toronto. We are working together to find the solutions needed for the kind of education system that we can
all be proud of; where those who learn interact in the most positive ways with those who provide the learning environment. click here Ontario Health Coalition 
We are a non-partisan group committed to maintaining and enhancing our publicly-funded,
publicly-administered health care system.For further information about Ontario Health Coalition and to find out how you can help please visit the website at www.web.net/ohc Go here Brampton Summary to read the report on the Brampton P3. For more information visit www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca Brampton case shows P3s work – JUST NOT FOR THE PUBLIC TheStar.com - News, January 10, 2008-Thomas Walkom The Brampton Civic Hospital saga provides a sobering lesson in the economics of public-private partnerships. To read the article visit BramptonArticle Go here Brampton Summary to read the report on the Brampton P3. For more information visit www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca |
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