News & Updates
Jamaal Myers – 2026 Municipal Election
Born and raised in Scarborough, Jamaal is a lawyer by profession who has championed investments in affordable housing, public transit, community safety, and neighbourhood infrastructure at City Hall.
TYRLC Statement: Using Unionized Labour and Community Benefits for FIFA and Future Major Events
The FIFA tournament has come at a staggering cost of approximately $380 million, with nearly half of that amount borne by the City of Toronto. Yet for many working people, the promised benefits failed to materialize.
Curran Stikuts – 2026 Municipal Election
Curran Stikuts is a progressive community leader running for City Council in Toronto Centre, where he lives and has worked for over 15 years.
Dan Lovell – 2026 Municipal Election
Dan Lovell is a Scarborough-Agincourt resident and homeowner who cares deeply about the quality and affordability of life in our community.
Chiara Padovani – 2026 Municipal Election
As city councillor, Chiara will bring this same level of energy and commitment to addressing the challenges facing York South-Weston.
July 2026 Delegates Meeting
Our July Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Case Study: BUILDING COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) is a 100-member strong community-labour partnership created to ensure that public infrastructure and development projects provide real economic benefits to local communities.
TYRLC Statement: Pride and Indigenous Heritage Month Requires Real Solidarity
The Toronto and York Region Labour Council encourages local unions and members and workers of all stripes
to make our solidarity real this month.
June 2026 Delegates Meeting
Our June Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, June 4th, 2026.
Media Advisory: Ontario Unions Call for Minister of Education to Be Put Under Supervision
Education unions in Ontario are calling for the Minister of Education Paul Calandra to be
put under supervision.
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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