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The 2014 election is sure to capture the interest of Toronto voters.
The Labour Council hopes to help elect many more diverse candidates who will fight for strong public services, healthy communities, good jobs and environmental and social justice. Designed as a second day for those who will be involved directly in running campaigns at all levels. Download the flyer by clicking here
To register download the flyer, and send back to 416.445.8405 or by email to afonseca@labourcouncil.ca. Please include your workshop choice.
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On Sunday, December 1st, 2013, there will be a public meeting in Toronto following up on the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, that killed over 1,000
people and injured thousands. Ms. Kalpona Akter, the Executive Director of Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity will be the speaking at this event. Meeting starts at 3:0 p.m., at 31 Wellesley St. click flyer to download |
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PHILLIPINE RELIEF EFFORTS Relief efforts are underway in the Philippines after Friday's massive typhoon, with some analysts calling it the most powerful storm to ever make landfall. Thousands may be dead, and homes, businesses and infrastructure are lying in ruin. Your help is urgently needed. Through Canadian Labour’s partnership with OXFAM Canada, you can make a donation earmarked for Typhoon Haiyan relief that qualifies for a matching contribution from the Canadian government. Click here to make your donation now. Union members have always delivered when we've asked, and you've always made us proud.
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“I AM SORRY… THAT I GOT CAUGHT” It was a surprise that Rob Ford admitted to using crack cocaine, but no surprise
that the millionaire Ford brothers believe he should stay as Mayor for the next year. Labour Council Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in a full discussion of the Ford situation this Thursday November 7th at the regular Council meeting. Read the statement below.
LABOUR COUNCIL STATEMENT ON FORD SITUATION The headlines about Mayor Rob Ford rebounded across the entire
world on October 31st. Within 24 hours all daily Toronto newspapers called on him to resign. Even the Toronto Sun, his biggest booster and editorial apologist, joined the chorus. Whether he goes sooner or later, the damage to this city’s reputation will last for a long time to come.
Ford is not the first person in public office to deal with personal problems, and he will not be the last. Unions often assist members who are dealing with substance abuse, and the first priority is to get that person help in overcoming their dependence. It is not unusual for someone in that situation to exhibit a pattern of deceit and denial. But in denying the behaviour, Ford and his brother aggressively attacked the professionalism of the journalists who were trying to discover the truth, all the while continuing to play the victim card. For the full statement click here
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NEW MINIMUM WAGE PERFORMANCE VIDEO Spin – El Poeta wrote the original spoken word piece on raising the Minimum Wage for the $10 campaign. Now he’s back with an updated version, recorded this week at
Scarborough Town Centre. Check it out and pass it on!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRuAkRRxIYs&feature=em-share_video_user
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that the millionaire Ford brothers believe he should stay as Mayor for the next year. Labour Council Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in a full discussion of the Ford situation this Thursday November 7th at the regular Council meeting. Read the statement below.
LABOUR COUNCIL STATEMENT ON FORD SITUATION The headlines about Mayor Rob Ford rebounded across the entire
world on October 31st. Within 24 hours all daily Toronto newspapers called on him to resign. Even the Toronto Sun, his biggest booster and editorial apologist, joined the chorus. Whether he goes sooner or later, the damage to this city’s reputation will last for a long time to come.
Ford is not the first person in public office to deal with personal problems, and he will not be the last. Unions often assist members who are dealing with substance abuse, and the first priority is to get that person help in overcoming their dependence. It is not unusual for someone in that situation to exhibit a pattern of deceit and denial. But in denying the behaviour, Ford and his brother aggressively attacked the professionalism of the journalists who were trying to discover the truth, all the while continuing to play the victim card. For the full statement click here
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NEW MINIMUM WAGE PERFORMANCE VIDEO Spin – El Poeta wrote the original spoken word piece on raising the Minimum Wage for the $10 campaign. Now he’s back with an updated version, recorded this week at
Scarborough Town Centre. Check it out and pass it on!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRuAkRRxIYs&feature=em-share_video_user
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A JOB SHOULD LIFT YOU OUT OF POVERTY… A job should lift you out of poverty, not keep you in it”. Not
many years ago, that statement would have seemed unnecessary to most Canadians. But in today’s economy, the assertion that people working a full-time job should not be in poverty is not so obvious. The statement is at the core of the challenge facing the Ontario government – does it believe that poverty will be addressed without fundamentally addressing the issue of poverty wages?
Read the Star Op-Ed on raising the Minimum Wage by Labour Council’s John Cartwright and Andria Babbington www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/09/26/ontarios_minimum_wage_frozen_too_long.html
To send a message to the Premier or find out more about the campaign, go to www.RaiseTheMinumumWage.ca
Download the Labour Council presentation to the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel here.
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many years ago, that statement would have seemed unnecessary to most Canadians. But in today’s economy, the assertion that people working a full-time job should not be in poverty is not so obvious. The statement is at the core of the challenge facing the Ontario government – does it believe that poverty will be addressed without fundamentally addressing the issue of poverty wages?
Read the Star Op-Ed on raising the Minimum Wage by Labour Council’s John Cartwright and Andria Babbington www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/09/26/ontarios_minimum_wage_frozen_too_long.html
To send a message to the Premier or find out more about the campaign, go to www.RaiseTheMinumumWage.ca
Download the Labour Council presentation to the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel here.
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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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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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FAIRNESS WORKS TV ADS If you haven't seen the brilliant TV ad run by the Canadian Labour Congress, you can view it at http://youtu.be/nhInxpMMqk0. It's a light but effective way of telling our story - what labour achieves for ordinary Canadians. Let's all help to make it go viral! www.fairnessworks.ca
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LABOUR + UNITED WAY Labour Council is calling on union members to donate generously to workplace United Way campaigns this fall. The partnership with United Way Toronto and United Way of York Region supports many worthwhile programs in neighbourhoods across the region, as well as the ongoing work of Labour Community Services.
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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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DO YOU WANT A LOW-WAGE FUTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION? Construction workers in greater Toronto today earn decent wages and benefits. It took a lot of effort by previous generations to raise those standards, although
some people think it happens naturally because we are highly skilled and work hard. But the reality is that in many other parts of North America, people are paid far less for the same skills. The main reason we get good wages is because the construction industry in Toronto is highly unionized. Download the flyer for more
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some people think it happens naturally because we are highly skilled and work hard. But the reality is that in many other parts of North America, people are paid far less for the same skills. The main reason we get good wages is because the construction industry in Toronto is highly unionized. Download the flyer for more
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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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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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