Category: Update

Man holding a Labour Council banner at the Labour Day parade.
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Federal Election: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from the Trade War

The two parties leading the race, the Liberals and the Conservatives, are both advancing agendas which focus on the needs of businesses first to address the crisis, while only offering bread crumbs to working people. In order to prevent a recession and save jobs, swift action must be taken to protect Canadian industries, but actions which lead to intensifying austerity will only protect profits, not workers.

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April 2025 Delegates Meeting

Our March Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, April 3, 2025. This meeting will be in person at IBEW Local 353, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

IWD 2025
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Join Us for the International Women’s Day Rally on March 8

Just across the border, a vicious attack is underway against women’s rights, undocumented workers, programs of equity and inclusion and the public sector. Trump and his imitators in Canada like Doug Ford and Pierre Poilievre are bringing that attack here.

Job posting: organizer
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Job Posting: Organizer

The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is seeking a permanent organizer to work as part of the leadership and staff team in a dynamic and fast-paced organization that is responding to a changing economy and new political realities in Canada’s largest urban centre.

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Job Posting: Communications & Data Coordinator

The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has an opening for a permanent position on its small and dynamic staff team. Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will lead and implement the Council’s communications programs and presence, contribute to strategic oversight and content development, manage related data, and support our diverse campaigns

Health and Safety Banquet Awards 2024
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Health and Safety Banquet 2024 Recap

At the Health & Safety Activist Awards held on November 15th, 2024, the Labour Council alongside the Workers Health & Safety Centre, Central Ontario Building Trades Council, and Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic held a special evening to recognize the efforts of activists who have made a difference in the prevention of work-related injury and disease.