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Honoring and Empowering Black Voices: A Celebration of Black History Month 2023
Honoring and Empowering Black Voices: A Celebration of Black History Month 2023
As Black History Month unfolds before us, we are reminded of the immense contributions that Black Canadians have made and continue to make to our society. From the frontlines of the civil rights movement to the ongoing fight for justice and equality, Black Canadians have been and continue to be a...
Read More Jan 27, 2023
Happy Holidays From Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Happy Holidays From Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Dear Friends, As 2022 draws to a close, our labour communities have much to be proud of. This year, we supported each other through pandemic lockdowns; stood up against hate and far-right propaganda, reunited for rallies, parades, and demonstrations in the streets and at Queen's Park; we've grown...
Read More Dec 20, 2022
Bill 39 Submission by Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Bill 39 Submission by Toronto & York Region Labour Council
There are few supporters of Bill 39. Previous Toronto mayors, major newspapers, academics, many elected representatives, and many ordinary Ontarians have all spoken against it. The Toronto & York Region Labour Council, which represents more than 220,000 workers from 150 unions and locals who ...
Read More Dec 1, 2022
Recent Mass Shootings in the USA – Where Hate and Gun Violence Converge
Recent Mass Shootings in the USA – Where Hate and Gun Violence Converge
The deaths of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was shockingly the 27th school shooting in the United States in 2022. While those of us who are parents can feel the sorrow and grief of those mothers who will never see their children again, we are reminded that...
Read More Jul 5, 2022
We Can't Afford to Shut Up About White Supremacy
We Can't Afford to Shut Up About White Supremacy
By: Andria Babbington, Faduma Mohamed, and Neethan Shan On the first weekend of the Ottawa Convoy occupation, many Canadians were shocked to see swastikas, Confederate flags, and other racial hate symbols flying freely in public spaces—unchallenged by either police or fellow protesters. But for t...
Read More Mar 21, 2022
Priorities for the 2019 Ontario Budget
Priorities for the 2019 Ontario Budget
Toronto & York Region Labour Council has been working for social and economic justice since 1871. The Council represents 200,000 working women and men from all sectors of the economy. Workers are the backbone of our economy. It is working people who provide Ontario’s services and make Ontario...
Read More Jan 4, 2019
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