News & Updates
Join Us for the International Women’s Day Rally on March 8
Just across the border, a vicious attack is underway against women’s rights, undocumented workers, programs of equity and inclusion and the public sector. Trump and his imitators in Canada like Doug Ford and Pierre Poilievre are bringing that attack here.
March 2025 Delegates Meeting
Our March Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, March 6th, 2025.
School Magazine: Should the Government Pay for Everything? A Response to Bob (and Every Teacher like Them)
As Vice President of the largest teachers’ union in Canada, I have the privilege of speaking with educators every day. I visit their classrooms, walk through their schools, and hear first-hand about their struggles and frustrations. But I also hear something else—skepticism.
School Magazine: The Ford Government Is Cutting Billions of Dollars from Publicly-funded Education: Vote to Protect Public Education
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has done some research into education funding. Their estimate is that compared to 2018-19, school boards have received $1,500 less per student. The result is billions of dollars lost to education in Ontario.
FIGHT FOR A BETTER ONTARIO
We’re fighting for a better future, one that Doug Ford has no part in.
School Magazine: Fighting Apathy in Ontario’s Election – Why This Vote Matters More Than Ever
In my role as an education advocate, I have had the opportunity to visit schools across Toronto, speaking with teachers, education workers, and administrators. Over and over again, I hear the same concerns—overwhelming workloads, burnout, and a struggle to recruit and retain teachers.
Job Posting: Organizer
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is seeking a permanent organizer to work as part of the leadership and staff team in a dynamic and fast-paced organization that is responding to a changing economy and new political realities in Canada’s largest urban centre.
Job Posting: Communications & Data Coordinator
The Toronto & York Region Labour Council has an opening for a permanent position on its small and dynamic staff team. Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will lead and implement the Council’s communications programs and presence, contribute to strategic oversight and content development, manage related data, and support our diverse campaigns
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.
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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