OFL President Sid Ryan calls for social justice for the Sikh community
(TORONTO, ON) – Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Sid Ryan called for social justice for the Sikh community before a hundred thousand at a Baisakhi Day (or Vaisakhi Day) Celebration in...
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 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 Statement for December 18, 2012 International Migrants Day
OFL STATEMENT December 18, 2012 Canada’s Exploitation of Migrant Workers Lowers the Bar for Every Worker OFL Statement for December 18, 2012 International Migrants Day Only days before the...
View ArticleStatement: Celebrating History Through Action: OFL Statement in Support of...
OFL STATEMENT February 1, 2013 Celebrating History Through Action: OFL Statement in Support of Black History Month – February, 2013 As millions celebrate February as Black History Month, they will...
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Feb. 28: Black History Month Event, “Where is Our Obama?”
Feb. 28: Black History Month Event, “Where is Our Obama?” Celebrate Black History Month with an intergenerational discussion on race and racism within the Canadian political system in preparation for...
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Feb 6-7: Memories and Movements in African Canadian History
Feb 6-7: Memories and Movements in African Canadian History Memories and Movements in African Canadian History will recognize the 100th anniversary of the death of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman and...
View ArticlePrecarious Lives are the Legacy of Systemic Racism: Statement on...
OFL STATEMENT March 20, 2013 Precarious Lives are the Legacy of Systemic Racism: OFL Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21, 2013 The legacy of Canada’s...
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Clementine Ng: Remembering a Beloved Hotel Worker Activist
Clementine Ng: Remembering a Beloved Hotel Worker Activist It is with very heavy hearts and deep sadness that we say goodbye to the beloved hotel worker activist Clementine Ng. She was fighting for...
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 ArticleDamning Report Says Ontario is Failing Migrant Workers: OFL Calls on Wynne...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2013 Damning Report Says Ontario is Failing Migrant Workers OFL Calls on Wynne Government to Protect Rights of Vulnerable Workers (TORONTO, ON) ─ OFL calls on Ontario...
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...
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OFL Workers of Colour Assembly ─ ‘The Rising of US All’ (Nov. 23, 2013)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, Nov. 22 The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will be holding its second Workers of Colour one day Assembly organized by the OFL Workers of Colour Committee and...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 18, 2013 International Migrants Day
OFL STATEMENT December 18, 2013 OFL Calls for a Migrant Workers’ Bill of Rights to End Exploitation OFL Statement for December 18, 2013 International Migrants Day Ontario’s shameful treatment of...
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 ArticleChanges Fail to Protect Migrant Workers from Exploitation, says OFL
Media Release June 20, 2014 For Immediate Release Changes Fail to Protect Migrant Workers from Exploitation, says OFL Temporary Foreign Worker Program Promotes Harper’s “Low-Wage Agenda” (Toronto) The...
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