Ontario Federation of Labour

Ford's new Minister of Labour must take action to help struggling Ontario workers

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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“Workers have been struggling for years with the cost-of-living crisis, while this government has provided no relief or support,” said Patty Coates, OFL President.

Key Points: 
  • “Workers have been struggling for years with the cost-of-living crisis, while this government has provided no relief or support,” said Patty Coates, OFL President.
  • “Ford’s appointment of a new minister is their chance to finally do something to help workers and their families.”
    Since Ford’s Conservatives were elected in 2018, workers have witnessed a systematic attack on their rights.
  • “It’s painfully obvious the damage this government’s policies have had on Ontario workers,” said Coates.
  • Ontario workers are done waiting; they need support now.”
    The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

The Ontario Federation of Labour, affiliated unions, and allies rally in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, workers, parents, students, and their families

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The OFL, member organisations, and community allies have a proud history of supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and uniting against all forms of hate.

Key Points: 
  • The OFL, member organisations, and community allies have a proud history of supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and uniting against all forms of hate.
  • Progressive organisations like the OFL are grounded in principles that oppose systemic oppression, foster community care, and celebrate love over hate.
  • “We want safe spaces for our children to learn and our family and friends to work.
  • The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

Thousands of Migrants & Supporters to March in 16 Cities on Eve of Parliament’s Return For Equal Rights

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The actions, led by migrants including undocumented people, migrant workers, students, refugees, and families, are calling for permanent resident status for everyone.

Key Points: 
  • The actions, led by migrants including undocumented people, migrant workers, students, refugees, and families, are calling for permanent resident status for everyone.
  • These actions come shortly after the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery called Canada’s temporary migration streams a “breeding ground” for exploitation.
  • Hundreds of thousands of people in Canada suffer from poverty, fear, and exploitation because they are denied permanent resident status.
  • Migrant Rights Network Actions in Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Montreal, Ottawa, St Catharines, St Johns, Sudbury, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Whitehorse and Winnipeg.

Thousands of Migrants & Supporters to March in 16 Cities on Eve of Parliament’s Return For Equal Rights

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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All migrants, including undocumented people, migrant workers, students, refugees and families, must have permanent resident status.

Key Points: 
  • All migrants, including undocumented people, migrant workers, students, refugees and families, must have permanent resident status.
  • These actions are coming shortly after the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery called Canada’s temporary migration streams a “breeding ground” for exploitation.
  • Currently, hundreds of thousands of people in Canada suffer from poverty, fear, and exploitation simply because they are denied permanent resident status.
  • Over 33,000 people have sent messages to the Cabinet in support of permanent resident status for all: www.StatusforAll.ca .

CMG members at TVO in legal strike position on Friday, August 18

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Media Guild (CMG) members at TVO will be in a legal strike position as of Friday, August 18, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Media Guild (CMG) members at TVO will be in a legal strike position as of Friday, August 18, 2023.
  • These are public sector jobs that the government is trying to turn into gig work and CMG members at TVO cannot abide it.
  • CMG members at TVO have previously negotiated language to allow the employer to trial new positions for two years before making them permanent.
  • CMG members at TVO are determined to do what it takes, including job action, to resolve these issues.

Ontario Federation of Labour President Patty Coates speaking up for Ontario workers at premiers’ meeting

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Coates, who is joining labour federation presidents from across Canada at this week’s Council of the Federation Meetings July 11–12, said families continue to struggle through the health crisis while their budgets are stretched to the breaking point.

Key Points: 
  • Coates, who is joining labour federation presidents from across Canada at this week’s Council of the Federation Meetings July 11–12, said families continue to struggle through the health crisis while their budgets are stretched to the breaking point.
  • And they need to see a secure, viable future as Canada shifts to a climate-friendly economy.
  • “Working people have shouldered huge burdens to get Canada through the challenges of the past three years.
  • The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

OFL: Ontario unions say “enough is enough” as Bill 124 appeal hearings begin

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Beginning today, the Court will hear the appeal of the Superior Court of Justice’s decision to strike down Bill 124.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning today, the Court will hear the appeal of the Superior Court of Justice’s decision to strike down Bill 124.
  • “As we have said repeatedly: Bill 124 hurts workers and it hurts our public services,” said Patty Coates, Ontario Federation of Labour President.
  • “According to the government’s own documents , Bill 124 has worsened the staffing crisis in Ontario’s struggling health care system,” said Coates.
  • “Enough is enough, it’s time for Bill 124 to be scrapped for good.”
    The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.

REPEAT -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario unions to hold media conference on Bill 124 appeal

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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TORONTO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions will hold a media conference on Bill 124 in front of the Court of Appeal, Osgoode Hall on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions will hold a media conference on Bill 124 in front of the Court of Appeal, Osgoode Hall on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.
  • The Court will be hearing the appeal of the Superior Court of Justice’s decision to strike down Bill 124 last November.
  • Unions have called Bill 124 – which caps public sector compensation at one per cent – an attack on workers’ right to free and fair collective bargaining.
  • Instead, they are choosing to spend public dollars to fight workers in court.”

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario unions to hold media conference on Bill 124 appeal

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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TORONTO, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions will hold a media conference on Bill 124 in front of the Court of Appeal, Osgoode Hall on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions will hold a media conference on Bill 124 in front of the Court of Appeal, Osgoode Hall on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.
  • The Court will be hearing the appeal of the Superior Court of Justice’s decision to strike down Bill 124 last November.
  • Unions have called Bill 124 – which caps public sector compensation at one per cent – an attack on workers’ right to free and fair collective bargaining.
  • Instead, they are choosing to spend public dollars to fight workers in court.”

Ontarians say ‘enough is enough’ with day of action to fight cost-of-living crisis

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Ontarians took to the streets to say “enough is enough” of Ford’s destructive agenda, and demand real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Ontarians took to the streets to say “enough is enough” of Ford’s destructive agenda, and demand real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis.
  • The Toronto event began with a rally at Nathan Phillips Square, followed by a march to Queen’s Park.
  • The rally in Toronto was echoed across the province, with over 30 actions taking place in every region of Ontario.
  • “Today, we’re mobilizing to tell the Ford government that we are the people they have to answer to, and we have had enough.”