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Kevin Rupasinghe – 2026 Municipal Election
Kevin Rupasinghe is an engineer, city builder, community advocate, and a proud resident of Scarborough Southwest. He wants a Scarborough where everyone can find a

Ala’a Adib – 2026 Municipal Election
Ala’a Adib is an Etobicoke native, proud Toronto resident, and community advocate running for City Councillor in Ward 1, Etobicoke North.

Krissan Veerasingam – 2026 Municipal Election
Born and raised in Scarborough, Krissan is a long-time community advocate who co-founded and runs the Scarborough Environmental Association alongside his wife, Fizza and was the former Co-Chair of the board for TTC Riders, Toronto’s largest transit advocacy organization.

Anthony Perruzza – 2026 Municipal Election
has championed initiatives that strengthen neighbourhoods, support seniors, and improve quality of life; including fighting municipally-run non-profit grocery stores, and expanding property tax rebates for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

Neethan Shan – 2026 Municipal Election
Neethan Shan is Scarborough’s champion and proudly serves as the City Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park.

Debbie King – 2026 Municipal Election
Trustee Debbie King’s service includes membership on more than ten committees, helping guide planning and fiscal decisions affecting students, families, and school communities across Canada’s largest school board.

Amber Morley – 2026 Municipal Election
Amber is a lifelong resident of Etobicoke-Lakeshore and has dedicated herself over the past four years to building an accessible, responsive and reflective office for Etobicoke-Lakeshore residents.

Walking On Sunshine: Metro Days of Action
As 1995 began, the Toronto and York Region Labour Council was preparing for its 125th anniversary the following year. The oldest central labour body in

Case Study: Organizing For Power in Construction
In greater Toronto where the industry has relied on generations of immigrants to provide its workforce, the labour movement has changed lives of thousands of workers who have come from every part of the world to apply their skills and build a future together.

Case Study: Defending Public Water
Toronto Water Watch was a labour-community coalition that defeated Mayor Mel Lastman’s attempt to start
privatizing Toronto’s water and wastewater system. It helped connect a wide network of residents, environmental activists and union members to win the battle for public opinion and force one of the few defeats of Lastman’s agenda at City Hall.

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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