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Spring 2014 issue of
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ELECTIONS 2014 The labour movement has worked hard to build a foundation of strong public services that reach every neighbourhood and deliver important programs for every community. We know what is important to working families – decent jobs, affordable housing, schools that work for our kids and transit that is fast and reliable. It is time to assert a new vision for the city we want. Read the Labour Council's election statement: "The City We Want". Here's a short video "Imagine Toronto".
This is the list of endorsed candidates.
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DAY of MOURNING On Monday, April, 28th join the Toronto and York Region Labour Council as we remember our sisters and brothers who have been killed on the job or who have died as a result of workplace diseases. This special day also offers an opportunity to re-dedicate our efforts to achieve healthier and safer workplaces and seek justice for injured workers.
York Region Location:
Woodbridge Memorial Arena
5020 Highway # 7 (at Islington)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Date: Monday, April 28 (pdf poster)
Toronto Location:
Larry Sefton Park
Bay & Hagerman Streets (Behind City Hall)
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: 12:00 noon (pdf poster)
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This is the list of endorsed candidates.
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DAY of MOURNING On Monday, April, 28th join the Toronto and York Region Labour Council as we remember our sisters and brothers who have been killed on the job or who have died as a result of workplace diseases. This special day also offers an opportunity to re-dedicate our efforts to achieve healthier and safer workplaces and seek justice for injured workers.
York Region Location:
Woodbridge Memorial Arena
5020 Highway # 7 (at Islington)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Date: Monday, April 28 (pdf poster)
Toronto Location:
Larry Sefton Park
Bay & Hagerman Streets (Behind City Hall)
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: 12:00 noon (pdf poster)
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CLICK on the picture to go to more pictures or click the link below. International Womens Day 2014 Over 3,000 people took to the streets to celebrate IWD.
This year's theme was Women Taking Power. Click on this link pictures to view pictures of the day. Credit: Judy Vashti Persad |
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WORKERS’ RIGHTS DISCUSSION IN THE WORKPLACE Unions have a rich legacy of struggle for social justice and equity, but the dominant message in our society is that the individual is more important than collective rights. A year ago labour set out to expose the plans of Tim Hudak to import US-style legislation that would weaken unions and drive down wages. Much more remains to be done to take this conversation to members in the workplace, before a provincial election call expected this spring. For campaign material click Here.
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WORKERS’ RIGHTS DISCUSSION IN THE WORKPLACE Unions have a rich legacy of struggle for social justice and equity, but the dominant message in our society is that the individual is more important than collective rights. A year ago labour set out to expose the plans of Tim Hudak to import US-style legislation that would weaken unions and drive down wages. Much more remains to be done to take this conversation to members in the workplace, before a provincial election call expected this spring. For campaign material click Here.
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SAVE CANADA POST Canadians were shocked to hear of the plans of Canada Post to begin dismantling residential delivery of mail across Canada, raise prices of mail, and deeply cut its workforce. This decision will have a serious impact on working families and communities across Canada. It will particularly hurt people with disabilities and seniors.
It is clear that this action is part of the ongoing austerity agenda of the Harper Conservatives, which seeks to make workers pay for the 2008 financial melt-down caused by corporate greed and speculation. It continues the pattern of attacks on fundamental labour rights, exploitation of foreign temporary workers, and gutting of social programs such as Employment Insurance. Armine Yalnizyan’s insightful response is a must-read.
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council will extend our full support to CUPW and its local unions in our region in whatever form of fight-back the union undertakes. We support the union’s call for to preserve public postal service and improve Canada Post’s financial position by expanding parcel delivery and adding banking and financial services. Send a message to your Member of Parliament – www.cupw.ca
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It is clear that this action is part of the ongoing austerity agenda of the Harper Conservatives, which seeks to make workers pay for the 2008 financial melt-down caused by corporate greed and speculation. It continues the pattern of attacks on fundamental labour rights, exploitation of foreign temporary workers, and gutting of social programs such as Employment Insurance. Armine Yalnizyan’s insightful response is a must-read.
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council will extend our full support to CUPW and its local unions in our region in whatever form of fight-back the union undertakes. We support the union’s call for to preserve public postal service and improve Canada Post’s financial position by expanding parcel delivery and adding banking and financial services. Send a message to your Member of Parliament – www.cupw.ca
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FUND IT, FIX IT, EXPAND IT! Public transit affects us all. Over the last three decades, the failure of right-wing politicians to address our region’s transit needs has seriously eroded the effectiveness of Toronto’s transit system. While commute times have increased to an average of 82 minutes per day (and expected to rise to 102 minutes by 2031), the health impacts are also felt in the quality of life we live and the air we breathe. The time spent in traffic congestion (for both riders and drivers) amounts to a tax on our daily lives. Read the op-ed by Labour Council's Jennifer Huang's clicking op-ed Read Labour Council’s statement Fund It, Fix It, Expand It!
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UNIONS 101
People are often asking if there is a simple presentation for schools, public forums or new member classes that answers the question “What are unions about?” Labour Council has a short digital “Prezi” presentation that combines graphics, pictures and video clips, and is suitable for all uses. Check it out, click here. |
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“BOYCOTT CARNIVAL CRUISES”
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IS YOUR UNION READY? Attacks by employers, governments and global corporate interests have become far more aggressive in recent times. This calls for a new strengths to be developed, and Labour Council has created an
important tool for union leaders and activists to use. Titled "Achieving a State of Readiness", it outlines a comprehensive approach for unions to adopt when getting ready for difficult struggles. Download it here.
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2014 Annual Aboriginal Workers / Workers of Colour Conference - Saturday June 7, 2014. Download PDF
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important tool for union leaders and activists to use. Titled "Achieving a State of Readiness", it outlines a comprehensive approach for unions to adopt when getting ready for difficult struggles. Download it here.
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2014 Annual Aboriginal Workers / Workers of Colour Conference - Saturday June 7, 2014. Download PDF
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