News & Updates
September 2026 Delegates Meeting
Our September Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026. This meeting will be in person at IBEW Local 353 (1377 Lawrence Ave
Alexis Dawson – 2026 Municipal Election
Alexis Dawson is an antiracism educator, public education advocate, equity, diversity & inclusion consultant and elected Toronto District School Board Trustee.
Deborah Williams – 2026 Municipal Election
Deborah Williams is committed to public service that strengthens schools and our communities. Join us to support, vote and re-elect Deborah Williams for trustee in TDSB Ward 7 (University-Rosedale, Toronto-St. Paul’s and Toronto Centre).
Miles Krauter Named New Assistant to the President
We are pleased to announce that Miles Krauter will be joining the Toronto & York Region Labour Council as the new Assistant to the President.
Volunteer with Labour Council for the Municipal Election 2026
Join us as a volunteer and help us talk to union members and support Labour Council-endorsed candidates in the upcoming 2026 Municipal Election in Toronto.
Labour Day Parade 2026
The Labour Day Parade will be held this year on Monday, September 7, 2026 beginning at 9 am.
Matias de Dovitiis – 2026 Municipal Election
Matias worked for many years at City Hall for Councillor Perruzza, as Chief of Staff more recently. Before that, he worked as the first Executive Director for the DUKE Heights BIA for four years, an award winning business improvement area.
Ask the Ancestors
It’s time for us to get our act together and start building the kind of power that once forced capital to accede to demands in the past: public health care, public pensions, unemployment insurance and social benefits, non-market social housing, pay equity, women’s and queer rights.
Alejandra Bravo – 2026 Municipal Election
Alejandra Bravo was elected City Councillor for Davenport in October 2022. She was appointed Chair of Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee and Commissioner on the TTC Board, as well as to the Toronto Board of Health and Mayor’s Executive Committee.
Kevin Rupasinghe – 2026 Municipal Election
Kevin Rupasinghe is an engineer, city builder, community advocate, and a proud resident of Scarborough Southwest. He wants a Scarborough where everyone can find a
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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