“Toby’s Law” Marks Break-Through for Human Rights
On the opening day of the OFL’s Out@Work Conference, delegates were joined by NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo (Parkdale-High Park) who announced the second reading passing of Bill 33, Toby’s Act (Right to be Free...
View ArticleMark Your Calendars! OFL Equity Conference (Nov. 9-11, 2012)
The Ontario Federation of Labour will be hosting an Equity Conference from November 9 to 11 under the theme: “We Are Ontario: Putting Equity Before Austerity.” The event will be opened up to members...
View ArticleAugust 25: Stand in Solidarity with Mineworkers in South Africa
Condemn the Massacre of South African Miners Demonstration outside the Consulate of South Africa in Toronto When: 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 25, 2012 Where: South Africa Consulate-General, Toronto 110...
View ArticleLetter to South African President Jacob Zuma: Justice for Striking Workers
August 24, 2012 President Jacob Zuma President of South Africa Union Buildings Private Bag X1000, Pretoria 0001 South Africa Sent by letter mail and emailed to president@po.gov.za. A .PDF version of...
View ArticleOntario Common Front report puts inequality in the news
Yesterday the Ontario Common Front hit the provincial scene in a big way with the launch of a report on Ontario’s growing inequality that dominated the media and put a spotlight on the harsh impact of...
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In Memoriam: Charles Roach (Activist+Artist+Musician+Lawyer+Revolutionary)
Charles Roach September 18, 1933 − October 2, 2012 Equality and civil rights advocates across Canada lost an incredible community activist and friend with the passing of renowned lawyer Charles Roach....
View ArticleDOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE AGENDA: OFL Equity Conference (Nov. 9-11, 2012)
The Ontario Federation of Labour will be hosting an Equity Conference from November 9 to 11 under the theme: “We Are Ontario: Putting Equity Before Austerity.” The event will be opened up to members...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 10, 2012 International Human Rights Day
OFL STATEMENT December 10, 2012 Canada’s Human Rights Reputation is Fast Becoming a Myth OFL Statement for December 10, 2012 International Human Rights Day This year, as the global community recognizes...
View ArticleOFL President Sid Ryan to Hunker Down with the Homeless in Sidewalk Sleep-Out...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2012 OFL President Sid Ryan to Hunker Down with the Homeless in Sidewalk Sleep-Out to Protest Social Assistance Cuts (Toronto, Ontario) – OFL Officers Sid Ryan and...
View ArticleAdvisory: OFL President to Join Chief Spence and Allies in Rally for Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2013 OFL President to Join Chief Spence and Allies in Rally for Justice (Ottawa, Ontario) – As First Nations leaders prepare to meet with Canada’s Prime Minister and...
View ArticleWorkers’ Rights Should Know No Borders: OFL Statement for South Asian...
OFL STATEMENT May 1, 2013 Workers’ Rights Should Know No Borders OFL Statement for South Asian Heritage Month – May 2013 Across Ontario, workers are joining the South Asian community in recognizing May...
View ArticleOFL Says the Toronto Police Services Board’s Failure to Follow Report...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2013 OFL Says the Toronto Police Services Board’s Failure to Follow Report Recommendations Led Directly to Death of Sammy Yatim (TORONTO, ON) – The Ontario Federation of...
View ArticleOFL Cliff Pilkey Awards Dinner – Nov. 28, 2013
Cliff Pilkey Awards Dinner - Nominations and Tickets The Ontario Federation of Labour will host the 1st Biennial Cliff Pilkey Awards Dinner at the upcoming convention. The dinner will be held on the...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 10, 2013 International Human Rights Day
OFL STATEMENT December 10, 2013 Mandela’s Legacy Inspires Workers to Renew Commitment to Justice and Equality for All OFL Statement for December 10, 2013 International Human Rights Day “Vision without...
View ArticleADVISORY: OFL says lack of provincial protocols to blame for Ajax police...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2014 OFL says lack of provincial guidelines to blame for Ajax police shooting (AJAX, ON) – Breaking one month of silence following the tragic police shooting of a man...
View ArticleOFL’s 2014 Submission to Ontario’s Pre-Budget Consultations
Below are the speaking notes of OFL President Sid Ryan to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. To download the OFL’s comprehensive pre-budget submission, click HERE....
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Celebrate African History Month with a Film viewing: Colour Me (A Documentary)
Celebrate African History Month at a viewing of the amazing documentary film “Colour Me”. To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/colour-me-tickets-10175223367 To find out more about the film,...
View ArticleCruise Boycott Expands: Anything But Carnival says Ontario Federation of Labour
(TORONTO) – The boycott of Carnival Cruises gained significant new support and momentum today as the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) officially threw its support behind it. The one-million member...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Asian Heritage Month
OFL STATEMENT ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH MAY 2014 May is Asian Heritage Month and has been designated in recognition of the important contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and cultural...
View ArticleStatement by Sid Ryan regarding the Toronto Sun editorial cartoon of June 5,...
(Toronto) It is during election times like these that the Canadian spirit shines through. Our democracy relies upon a vigorous public debate, the freedom to express one’s beliefs and an independent...
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