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Press Release: Ford Gov Needs to Stop Running Education Into the Ground
Press Release: Ford Gov Needs to Stop Running Education Into the Ground
Representatives from education unionsacross Toronto detailed the worsening conditions in Ontario schools, calling for an end to the diversion ofschool takeovers and immediate action to reverse the damage caused by years of cuts. “They’ve run the car into the ground and now they’re taking the whee...
Read More May 8, 2025
Indigenous and Workers of Colour Conference 2025
Indigenous and Workers of Colour Conference 2025
A New Era for the Working Class: Being BIPOC in these Damn Historic Times The annual Indigenous Workers of Colour Conference - a joint project by the Labour Council's staff team and Equity Committee - is just around the corner! This is an event a space to learn and connect. This year’s theme is A...
Read More May 7, 2025
Where Does the Labour Movement Go From Here?
Where Does the Labour Movement Go From Here?
Early Reflections on the 2025 Federal and Ontario Elections We have just come through two back-to-back elections in Ontario, and there is a lot to do and think about. On April 28, we elected Mark Carney – a Liberal corporate banker – to oversee a minority government as Prime Minister of Canada. O...
Read More May 2, 2025
May 2025 Delegates Meeting
May 2025 Delegates Meeting
Our May Delegates' Meeting is taking place on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This meeting will be in person at IBEW Local 353 (1377 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto), beginning at 7:30 p.m. Delegates are encouraged to check their email inbox for additional details and documentation to be shared ahead of the m...
Read More Apr 29, 2025
Protect Our Charter Rights!
Protect Our Charter Rights!
Tell City Council: No Restrictions on Free Speech in Toronto! Toronto City Council is considering implementing a by-law which would lead to massive restrictions to our charter rights to free speech and free assembly by restricting protests at a variety of sites across the city. If put in place, i...
Read More Apr 10, 2025
Federal Election: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from the Trade War
Federal Election: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Workers from the Trade War
A snap federal election called in Canada will be held on April 28th and there has been one thing on the minds of Canadian workers: how will our elected representatives respond to the trade-war initiated by the United States? Many of the solutions they put forward by the major political parties re...
Read More Apr 8, 2025
DAY OF MOURNING - APRIL 28, 2025
DAY OF MOURNING - APRIL 28, 2025
In memory of those who have lost their lives, been injured or made sick in their workplaces. Always in our hearts. We fight for justice for injured workers together.
Read More Apr 3, 2025
School Magazine: Why We Can’t Blame Teachers for A Broken System
School Magazine: Why We Can’t Blame Teachers for A Broken System
Originally written for School Magazine by Nigel Barriffe, Vice President of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto. I received an email today from a fellow teacher—we’ll call them Bob—who was frustrated that their colleague had volunteered to organize a school music concert. They argued that this kin...
Read More Apr 2, 2025
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