The Labour Council represents 220,000 women and men who work in every sector of the economy, and has a long history of challenging power and campaigning on behalf of our members. Our advocacy is informed by the lived experience of our front-line members in every sector of the economy, and every community in the region. Since 1871, Labour Council has been working for social, economic, racial and climate justice in our society.   

General:

Letter: Joint statement from Urban Alliance on Race Relations and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2024

Letter: Joint Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, March 15, 2024

Letter to Premier Ford: Concerns Regarding the Proposed "Accelerated Apprenticeship Pathway" - Nov 14 2023

Letter to Premier Ford: Re: Censure of Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama - Nov 14, 2023

Letter to Premier Ford: Labour Council opposes Canada Christian College becoming degree granting institution - Nov 4, 2020

Letter: Organizations call on Mayor Tory to speed up transit priority - Nov 17

Housing:

Federal:

Roof over our heads: federal action needed to solve housing crisis - Dec 20

Ontario:

Roof over our heads: provincial action needed to solve housing crisis - Dec 20

Municipal:

Roof over our heads: local action needed to solve housing crisis - Dec 20

Covid-19:

• Province of Ontario - First letter sent to all Toronto & York Region MPPs - April 17
  
  
• Federal
  • First letter sent to all Toronto & York Region MPs - April 15
  • Second letter sent to all Toronto Area MPs - May 7
  • Second letter sent to all York Region MPs - May 8
  • Third letter sent to all Toronto and York Region MPs - May 25
  • Fourth letter sent to all Toronto and York Region MPs - September 11
    
    
• Municipal - First letter sent to all York Region Mayors, Councillors, and Regional Councillors - May 21