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Register for the 2024 IWOC Conference
Register for the 2024 IWOC Conference
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2024 Indigenous & Workers of Colour Conference (IWOC)! This year, we’re building on our collective victories by "Building BIWOC Wins: The Equity Action Plan for Now." The Labour Movement is mobilized and coming together again—ready to fight and take on the...
Read More May 21, 2024
Injured Workers' Day Rally 2024
Injured Workers' Day Rally 2024
Join us on Saturday, June 1st at 11AM, Queen's Park to commemorate Injured Worker's Day. Sign onto the Injured Workers' Bill of Rights so every injured and ill worker has their rights enforced in law across Ontario.
Read More May 21, 2024
Injured Workers Bill of Rights
Injured Workers Bill of Rights
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council stands firmly in support of the Ontario Federation ofLabour’s Campaign for an Injured Workers’ Bill of Rights, and stands in support and solidaritywith all injured workers and the families of those who never came home from work. To ensurejustice for wo...
Read More May 2, 2024
Protecting the Right to Protest and Picket
Protecting the Right to Protest and Picket
In Toronto and York Region, we are witnessing an alarming rise in anti-democratic, anti-worker motions being introduced by municipal Councillors. Using various pretexts, members of council in Toronto and York Region municipalities are moving motions which seek to limit the charter protected right...
Read More Apr 4, 2024
End Arms Exports to Israel
End Arms Exports to Israel
WHEREAS solidarity with workers everywhere is a crucial part of trade unionism, and the workers’ struggle has no borders; and WHEREAS every day the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, its affiliates and our members are seeing the horrifying bombing and mass killing of working people in Gaza...
Read More Apr 4, 2024
Joint Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto
Joint Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto
Dear Mayor and City Councillors, Toronto’s FIFA World Cup games - while representing an enormous financial burden for Toronto - also have the potential to bring benefits to people who live here. We are counting on City Council to make sure that the economic and social benefits of the games go bey...
Read More Mar 19, 2024
Racial Justice Toronto – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Racial Justice Toronto – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Let's celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by making racial justice a priority for the City of Toronto!
Read More Mar 13, 2024
We're Hiring! Administrative Assistant Job Posting
We're Hiring! Administrative Assistant Job Posting
Are you a progressive administrator looking for your next challenge? The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has a permanent opening on its small and dynamic staff team. Reporting to the President or designate, the successful candidate will oversee and undertake the Council’s administrative ...
Read More Mar 13, 2024
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