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Labour Action Magazine - Winter 2023 Issue Is Available Online Now
Labour Action Magazine - Winter 2023 Issue Is Available Online Now
The latest issue of the magazine covers the outcome of the recent municipal election and the 2023 city budget, as well as ongoing issues such as the Eglinton Crosstown project and public-private partnerships. It features a new poll showing wealthy Torontonians support raising property taxes on ex...
Read More Mar 6, 2023
This is Our Chance - Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
This is Our Chance - Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later this month, Toronto will be headed to a mayoral by-election on June 26, 2023. This unexpected reality presents an opportunity to elect a mayor who understands working people and who will champion progressi...
Read More Mar 6, 2023
This is Our Chance
This is Our Chance
With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later this month, Toronto will be headed to a mayoral by-election on June 26, 2023. This unexpected reality presents an opportunity to elect a mayor who understands working people and who will champion progressi...
Read More Mar 3, 2023
Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
Statement on the Resignation of John Tory as Mayor
In light of last week’s revelations about John Tory’s affair, its workplace setting, and his subsequent resignation, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council is issuing the following statement: Toronto badly needs stable, democratic, and progressive leadership—right now. In the last four mont...
Read More Feb 13, 2023
Solidarity With Transit Workers: Joint Statement
Solidarity With Transit Workers: Joint Statement
Our transit system is in crisis, and transit workers are suffering the consequences. Workers and the public are experiencing unparalleled violence that has gone unchecked by our federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government. As stated by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 whi...
Read More Feb 12, 2023
Open Letter to Mayor Tory and Members of Council
Open Letter to Mayor Tory and Members of Council
It seems like nearly every day there's a report of violence on the TTC, on our streets, in our parks, our schools, or in our libraries. Violence in these spaces is violence in our members' workplaces. Our members are often witnesses or the first on the scene to call for help or take care of injur...
Read More Feb 5, 2023
Fighting for a City Budget that Reflects the Values of Working People
Fighting for a City Budget that Reflects the Values of Working People
Just after the municipal election in October 2022, Doug Ford bestowed Toronto’s mayor with additional powers which diminish the democratic processes and powers of local councillors. The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has been closely monitoring and speaking out on this additional hit to...
Read More Feb 3, 2023
Fighting for a City Budget that Reflects the Values of Working People
Fighting for a City Budget that Reflects the Values of Working People
Just after the municipal election in October 2022, Doug Ford bestowed Toronto’s mayor with additional powers which diminish the democratic processes and powers of local councillors. The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has been closely monitoring and speaking out on this additional hit to...
Read More Feb 2, 2023
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