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OFL stands in support of new NDP leader Marit Stiles

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) stands in support of new Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) stands in support of new Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles.
  • The OFL’s Executive Board unanimously endorsed Stiles at a meeting in early January.
  • “Marit has continuously demonstrated her commitment to working people,” said Patty Coates, Ontario Federation of Labour President.
  • “I am honoured to have the support of the Ontario Federation of Labour as we start this new chapter for our movement.

OFL: Worker power leads to Bill 28 reversal

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.
  • Less than a week after the introduction of the bill, which launched a full-frontal attack on workers rights, it was defeated by the collective power of the labour movement.
  • We harnessed our collective power when it was needed most.
  • Even in the glow of todays truly unprecedented victory, Bill 124 still looms as a dark cloud over much of the labour movement.

Quebec Labour Leaders to Speak at Queen’s Park Rally, Showing Solidarity With CUPE Education Workers in Fight Against Bill 28

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.

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  • CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.
  • CUPE education workers in Ontario began job action in protest of Bill 28 on November 4 with more than 10,000 bringing their message to Queens Park.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canadas largest union, with 715,000 members across the country.
  • CUPE represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines, and more.

Unifor denounces Bill 28, pledges full support for CUPE education workers

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ -Unifor members are mobilizing to support education workers' bargaining demands and right to strike on Friday, November 4, 2022 following the disgraceful passage of Bill 28 in the Ontario Legislature.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ -Unifor members are mobilizing to support education workers' bargaining demands and right to strike on Friday, November 4, 2022 following the disgraceful passage of Bill 28 in the Ontario Legislature.
  • Unifor will remain in solidarity with CUPE education workers until a fair deal is negotiated," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • The union has encouraged its 163,000 members in Ontario to join CUPE education workers' picket lines in communities across the province.
  • "Ford and Lecce must now revoke this Bill before they forever degrade the Charter-protect rights of workers."