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TYRLC Statement: Raising the Luxury Homes Tax and Other Steps to Prevent Service Cuts in Toronto’s 2026 Annual Budget
TYRLC Statement: Raising the Luxury Homes Tax and Other Steps to Prevent Service Cuts in Toronto’s 2026 Annual Budget
Jan 8th, 2026 “Cut taxes for the wealthy and cut public services” has been the mantra for almost all governments in Canada for the past 40 years, with few exceptions. One of those exceptions is Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow - who late last year increased the Luxury Homes Tax to fund programs that make...
Read More Jan 12, 2026
Letter to Premier Ford: Repeal Your Attack on Tenants
Letter to Premier Ford: Repeal Your Attack on Tenants
January 7th, 2026 Premier Doug FordQueens ParkToronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, I am writing on behalf of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council to ask that your government repeal Bill 60, the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act”. There are many reasons for this call, which I wi...
Read More Jan 8, 2026
Media Advisory: CUPW Postal Workers Mark Anniversary of Attack on Bargaining Rights
Media Advisory: CUPW Postal Workers Mark Anniversary of Attack on Bargaining Rights
Saturday, December 20th, 2025 WHAT: Workers from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will hold a rally in front of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board’s Ontario regional office to mark the one year anniversary of the Federal Government’s Section 107 & 108 attacks on CUPW. The rally will ...
Read More Dec 18, 2025
Health & Safety Banquet - Nov 2025
Health & Safety Banquet - Nov 2025
(TYRLC Event Coordinator and Banquet Organizer Bria John poses with members of CUPE 4948, ATU 113, Sprinkle Fitters 873 and ONIWG) Congrats to all the winners at our Health and Safety Banquet this year! Alicia won the Injured Worker Activist Award - presented by Orlando Buonastella (Injured Worke...
Read More Nov 25, 2025
All Out Against Hate
All Out Against Hate
Join Community Solidarity Toronto and Toronto & York Region Labour Council in pushing back against hate! Let’s come together with the Counter Protests and show what worker power defending our community looks like! 🏳️ 🌈🏳️ ⚧️ WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 20th at 8:30AM WHERE: South end of Queen Park (...
Read More Sep 15, 2023
TYRLC Resolutions for CLC Convention 2023
TYRLC Resolutions for CLC Convention 2023
Beginning on May 8, 2023, the Canadian Labour Congress will hold its 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal. The theme for this year’s convention is “Canada’s Unions – Lifting Everyone Up”. To help build a better future for all, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council has made a number o...
Read More May 2, 2023
Happy International Women's Day From Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Happy International Women's Day From Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Dear Comrades and Friends, On this International Women's Day, I extend my warmest greetings and salute the indomitable spirit of women who continue to fight and strive for a better world. I am filled with pride and hope as I see more and more women shattering glass ceilings and taking leadership ...
Read More Mar 8, 2023
This is Our Chance - Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
This is Our Chance - Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later this month, Toronto will be headed to a mayoral by-election on June 26, 2023. This unexpected reality presents an opportunity to elect a mayor who understands working people and who will champion progressi...
Read More Mar 6, 2023
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