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Unite with Pride: One Injury, One Fight!

Brothers, Sisters, and all our Siblings in the Movement, We write to you today as members of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council (TYRLC) Equity Committee with a message of deep and urgent solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ students, families, and workers within the York Catholic District School Boa...

Read More May 30, 2023

Pledge to Support Schools as Community Hubs

Schools are the heartbeats of our neighbourhoods. They help define our geographies and are gathering spaces for all ages. We need schools to stay local. And, we need better access to social services, recreation programs, and more. The City and school boards can work together to build stronger loc...

Read More May 30, 2023

Pledge to Stand Up Against Hate

Toronto is proudly one of the most diverse cities in the world. We welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, languages, religions, and sexualities. The mayor of Toronto has a responsibility to stand against hate in all its forms. Together with Urban Alliance on Race Relations, we ask all candidat...

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Pledge to Build More Deeply Affordable Housing

The City stopped building housing for regular people decades ago. It's time to recognize that the market will not fill the demand for deeply affordable housing. Join us, Progress Toronto, and Toronto ACORN to get a commitment on building more affordable housing, including social, co-op, and "rent...

Read More May 30, 2023

Pledge to Reverse TTC Service Cuts

Since the pandemic, TTC service has been cut drastically, with riders waiting longer between vehicles and adding significantly to commute times. Riders on more than 30 routes are facing longer commutes during off-peak and rush hours. Join us and TTC Riders in demanding a return to pre-pandemic TT...

Read More May 30, 2023

RELEASE: Torontonians are ready for a progressive mayor who will stand up to Ford

TORONTO – The tides are turning in Toronto, and supporters of all candidates are ready for it. Earlier this month, Toronto & York Region Labour Council commissioned Environics Research to design and conduct an online poll of 1,001 eligible voters in the City of Toronto to identify key issues ...

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