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March 2025 Delegates Meeting
March 2025 Delegates Meeting
Our March Delegates' Meeting is taking place on Thursday, March 6th, 2025. This meeting will be ONLINE ONLY, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Delegates will receive an email with the Zoom link. Delegates are encouraged to check their email inbox for additional details and documentation to be shared ahead ...
Read More Mar 1, 2025
School Magazine: Should the Government Pay for Everything? A Response to Bob (and Every Teacher like Them)
School Magazine: Should the Government Pay for Everything? A Response to Bob (and Every Teacher like Them)
Originally written for School Magazine by Nigel Barriffe. As Vice President of the largest teachers’ union in Canada, I have the privilege of speaking with educators every day. I visit their classrooms, walk through their schools, and hear first-hand about their struggles and frustrations. But I ...
Read More Feb 11, 2025
School Magazine: Fighting Apathy in Ontario’s Election – Why This Vote Matters More Than Ever
School Magazine: Fighting Apathy in Ontario’s Election – Why This Vote Matters More Than Ever
Original written by Nigel Barriffe for School Magazine. In my role as an education advocate, I have had the opportunity to visit schools across Toronto, speaking with teachers, education workers, and administrators. Over and over again, I hear the same concerns—overwhelming workloads, burnout, an...
Read More Feb 3, 2025
Job Posting: Organizer
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. Apply by sending a resume ...
Read More Jan 20, 2025
Job Posting: Communications & Data Coordinator
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 ...
Read More Jan 14, 2025
Health and Safety Banquet 2024 Recap
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 ma...
Read More Dec 20, 2024
Sign the Petition - Protect CUPW’s Right to Free and Open Bargaining!
Sign the Petition - Protect CUPW’s Right to Free and Open Bargaining!
Canada Post is a national, public corporation that belongs to all Canadians. A fair deal for postal workers is a fair deal for each and every one of us. Let's call on the Liberal government to protect workers’ rights and defend our public postal service for everyone. Want to help spread the word ...
Read More Nov 29, 2024
Toronto Star Op-Ed: It’s time for a different kind of common sense — one rooted in solidarity and common good
Toronto Star Op-Ed: It’s time for a different kind of common sense — one rooted in solidarity and common good
Andria Babbington is the president of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, representing 220,000 unionized workers. In 2021, Babbington became the first woman of colour to lead the council. Workers in this country have been dealt a raw deal for decades, while the bosses rake in record prof...
Read More Sep 25, 2024
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