Canadian Labour Congress

Media Advisory - Day of Mourning Toronto 2024

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

TORONTO, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join us in-person on Friday, April 26, 2024 to mark the Day of Mourning in Toronto and York Region.

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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join us in-person on Friday, April 26, 2024 to mark the Day of Mourning in Toronto and York Region.
We will be holding a heartfelt tribute in two locations for the numerous workers who have tragically lost their lives, suffered injuries, or faced illnesses because of workplace incidents.
Let's stand united in remembrance and passionately advocate for the safety and well-being of all workers.
Toronto & York Region Labour Council.

Media Advisory - Day of Mourning York Region 2024

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join us in-person on Friday, April 26, 2024 to mark the Day of Mourning in Toronto and York Region.

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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join us in-person on Friday, April 26, 2024 to mark the Day of Mourning in Toronto and York Region.
We will be holding a heartfelt tribute in two locations for the numerous workers who have tragically lost their lives, suffered injuries, or faced illnesses because of workplace incidents.
Who: Toronto & York Region Labour Council.
Why: Rally commemorating workers who have tragically lost their lives, suffered injuries, or faced illnesses because of workplace incidents.

Canada’s Unions Are United: Want Our Votes? Enhance Our Rights!

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024

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Pledge not to pass back-to-work legislation or laws that impose collective agreements on workers.

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Pledge not to pass back-to-work legislation or laws that impose collective agreements on workers.
Bruske released new opinion research that showed Canadians support unions because unions provide tangible benefits that improve the quality of life for workers.
Canadians cite obstacles like employer intimidation and misinformation, alongside too many hoops and onerous bureaucracy that obstruct workers from organizing.
We have the evidence to show Canadians get that unions secure good jobs, fair wages, decent working conditions, and better benefits,” explained Bruske.

Toronto & York Region Labour Council: No More Cuts – Fund Our Schools NOW!

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024

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Education workers and parents/caregivers are demanding “NO MORE CUTS - Fund Our Schools Now.” Members from Elementary Teachers of Toronto, OSSTF Toronto, and Toronto Education Worker Local 4400 will be gathering with members of parent advocacy groups, such as the Ontario Autism Coalition, and a broad coalition of supporters to protest the Conservative Government’s ongoing cuts to publicly-funded education workers in the Province under the banner “Fund Our Schools.”

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Education workers and parents/caregivers are demanding “NO MORE CUTS - Fund Our Schools Now.” Members from Elementary Teachers of Toronto, OSSTF Toronto, and Toronto Education Worker Local 4400 will be gathering with members of parent advocacy groups, such as the Ontario Autism Coalition, and a broad coalition of supporters to protest the Conservative Government’s ongoing cuts to publicly-funded education workers in the Province under the banner “Fund Our Schools.”
Who: Toronto & York Region Labour Council; Elementary Teachers of Toronto; OSSTF Toronto, and;
Why: Year after year, Conservative cuts to education funding have hurt our students.
Since 2018, inflation-adjusted education funding has been cut by over $1200 per student, and these cuts have impacted every school.
Parents and caregivers along with TDSB unions and their members have banded together to tell Conservative MPPs to FUND OUR SCHOOLS.
Jennifer Huang, Executive Assistant, Toronto & York Region Labour Council Phone: 416-886-4082

Media Advisory: Labour Council and Community Partners to Host “Fund Our City” Rally Before Toronto Council Budget Vote

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Lunedì, Febbraio 12, 2024

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TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 14th, City of Toronto Budget day, Toronto & York Region Labour Council and community partners will host a rally to encourage City Council to support the Mayor’s budget, fund services, and invest in a caring city for all.

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TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 14th, City of Toronto Budget day, Toronto & York Region Labour Council and community partners will host a rally to encourage City Council to support the Mayor’s budget, fund services, and invest in a caring city for all.
The rally will take place at 9 am in Nathan Phillips Square.
Rally organizers include: Progress Toronto, Social Planning Toronto, YWCA Toronto, TTCRiders, Toronto ACORN, The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, Policing-Free Schools, Scarborough Civic Action Network, Toronto Community Benefits Network, CUPE Local 79, Climate Fast, North York Harvest Food Bank, Climate Action for Lifelong Learners, Toronto Environmental Alliance, and Toronto & York Region Labour Council.
Speakers will speak about transit, housing and shelters, healthy communities, climate action, and the working people that make Toronto what it is.

Families Paying Too High a Price for Tough Economic Times

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Martedì, Novembre 21, 2023

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OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.

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OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.
“When we create child care spaces, more parents can enter the workforce.
When we invest in the energy transition, we create the good, sustainable, union jobs of the future.
But this doesn’t mean cuts to critical help and services families rely on, as Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives keep pushing,” warned Bruske.

Media Advisory: Fiscal Update Must Put Workers and Families First

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Mercoledì, Novembre 15, 2023

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OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to react to the Fall Economic Statement.

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OTTAWA, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to react to the Fall Economic Statement.
“Workers and families already bear too much of the burden for these tough economic times.
As wages keep falling behind, families struggle to make rent, pay for groceries, or afford medicine when their child gets sick,” said Bruske.
“Real fiscal responsibility starts with the government making profitable corporations pay their fair share,” added Bruske.

Minister O'Regan announces appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 13, 2023

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Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.

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Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Tara Peel and Dave Kramer to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors.
Ms. Peel is a member of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) senior management team, overseeing the work of the CLC Health and Safety and Environment department.
As the former National Director of that department, Ms. Peel has sound knowledge and experience in health and safety from a worker perspective.
Prior to joining the CLC, Ms. Peel was responsible for the health, safety, and environmental priorities at the Manitoba Federation of Labour.

Government of Canada launches Union-Led Advisory Table to help workers succeed in Canada's economic future

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Martedì, Dicembre 5, 2023

Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Union-Led Advisory Table.

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Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Union-Led Advisory Table.
It will advise the Government on the most pressing issues facing workers today, including automation and the changing labour market.
The Union-Led Advisory Table will provide recommendations to the Government on how best to support workers affected by economic change, with a focus on supporting skilled, mid-career workers in at-risk sectors and jobs.
The Advisory Table will complete its work later in 2024 and will share its findings with the ministers soon after.

IAM Canada Applauds Anti-Scab Legislation!

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Today's introduction of legislation banning scab workers during strikes marks a monumental first step for Canadian workers and protection of the right to strike in Canada.

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TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Today's introduction of legislation banning scab workers during strikes marks a monumental first step for Canadian workers and protection of the right to strike in Canada.
The IAMAW applauds the introduction of this bill and will work diligently to ensure it becomes federal legislation.
If Canada fails to enshrine this bill into law, we will remain in poor company of countries with weak and antiquated labour laws, which would also go against International Labour Organization Conventions on the right to strike to which Canada is a signatory.
As strike activity in Canada intensifies, and workers are pushed to the brink of the bargaining process, the only mechanism for ensuring fairness in bargaining is a ban on replacement workers.