News & Updates
Fight for A Better Future!
In October of 2024, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council called for broad unity to fight the imminent threat posed to working people by the rise of far-right politics in Canada and across the world. We recognized that the growing strength and boldness of right wing and corporate forces could no longer be ignored and began to take steps to fight back.
Health and Safety Banquet 2024 Recap
At the Health & Safety Activist Awards held on November 15th, 2024, the Labour Council alongside the Workers Health & Safety Centre, Central Ontario Building Trades Council, and Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic held a special evening to recognize the efforts of activists who have made a difference in the prevention of work-related injury and disease.
Sign the Petition – Protect CUPW’s Right to Free and Open Bargaining!
Want to help spread the word on supporting our comrades at CUPW? Print and share the flyers in your neighbourhood.
“Respect Workers’ Rights!” — Babbington to Liberal Government
TORONTO, ON — Toronto & York Region Labour Council President Andria Babbington condemned the recent decision by federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to intervene in
Fall 2024 Issue – Labour Action
The latest visually re-vamped issue of the magazine looks at the 2024 Labour Day Parade as the Labour Movement builds momentum to shape our future. From Andria’s response to the Conservative “Common Sense” agenda, to plight of injured workers in Ontario, to celebrating milestones in equity representation, workers across our region are organizing for the battles at our doorstep and beyond.
Unite to Defeat the Right
The mounting threat of the far-right in Canada is reaching a level which can no longer be ignored. Their politics seek to set working people against one another, fueling racism and anti-immigrant sentiment, feeding on their anger so that the corporate forces in the country can continue to rob them blind.
Breaking the Cycle: Demanding Action for Racialized Youth and Safer Communities
After years of continued advocacy where we have told our leaders at all levels of government to act on the root cause of violence in our communities, we are seeing yet another spike of violent incidents in Toronto.
Kill a Worker, Go to Jail – Letter to Minister Piccini on Recent Workplace Fatalities
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini 14th Floor 400 University Ave Toronto, ON M7A 1T7 September 23, 2024 Dear Minister
Toronto Star Op-Ed: It’s time for a different kind of common sense — one rooted in solidarity and common good
Workers in this country have been dealt a raw deal for decades, while the bosses rake in record profits on the backs of the very people who keep this economy running.
Power of Narrative Course – Register now!
The Labour Education Centre is excited to partner with the Institute for Change Leaders to offer a unique two-day course on public narrative as a powerful tool for organizing.
Fund Our Schools
We love our schools, but there are problems that need urgent attention.
United to Defeat the Right
Our unions are the best tool we have to build the life we deserve.
Climate Justice and Action
Let’s empower workers to build a long-lasting, sustainable economy.
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