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Take Profit Out of Long-Term Care
Take Profit Out of Long-Term Care
Every day we see the shocking loss of life and neglect in long-term care in Ontario. Last spring, Doug Ford called for an “iron ring” to protect LTC residents and workers but did nothing. The reality is Ford has failed - our elderly are neglected, suffering and dying; families are ignored; and wo...
Read More Feb 4, 2021
Ontario Disgraced
Ontario Disgraced
Doug Ford’s Conservative government has shown its true colours with the awarding of the Order of Ontario to disgraced former Premier Mike Harris. Reaction has been swift and widespread across civil society as people recall the callous behavior of the Harris regime. His 1995 “Common Sense Revoluti...
Read More Jan 8, 2021
150 Years Working for Justice
150 Years Working for Justice
This year – 2021 – marks the 150th anniversary of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council. For a century and a half working people have organized collectively here around a vision of economic and social justice. That epic journey will be celebrated over the coming year as we share the storie...
Read More Jan 1, 2021
Labour 150
Labour 150
The year 2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the Toronto & York Region, Labour Council. For a century and a half, working people have organized collectively around a vision of economic and social justice. It’s been a remarkable journey, and the lessons from our past provide a guide for anyone...
Read More Jan 1, 2021
After Paris: COP21 Climate Change
After Paris: COP21 Climate Change
In December 2015 three dozen delegates from Canada’s labour movement attended the United Nations summit on climate change (COP21) in Paris. Unions came from across the globe to push for ambitious climate targets, Just Transition programs, and adaptation and mitigation funding for poorer nations. ...
Read More Jan 1, 2021
Winter 2021 – Labour Action
Winter 2021 – Labour Action
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Read More Jan 1, 2021
The Refugee Project
The Refugee Project
Labour Community Services is embarking on an initiative to raise consciousness around how we talk about new Canadians, and especially refugees - and ultimately, how we understand them as our friends, colleagues, and neighbours. We are in an era of mass human migration around the planet. Refugees...
Read More Dec 5, 2020
A Roof Over Our Head
A Roof Over Our Head
We were already in a housing crisis when COVID exposed and increased the vulnerability of those without access to affordable housing, the dangers of under-housing, and the cruelty of homelessness. Disgracefully, it is people on the margins and intersections of society who are most negatively affe...
Read More Nov 6, 2020
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