Statement 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...
View Articleout 4 equality, November 20 – Ryerson University
The Ontario Federation of Labour will hold a Solidarity and Pride conference in Toronto, November 20 – 22, 2014. out 4 equality will assist LGBTQ activists, allies, human rights activists and union...
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Women Workers Making History – Then and Now OFL Statement for Women’s History...
Since 1992, October has been recognized as Women History Month – a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of women. Canadian women have shaped and continue to shape our unions, our workplaces...
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Statement by OFL President Sid Ryan on Julie Davis
It is with deep regret that I pass on to you the sad news today that our adored labour leader and trailblazer for women’s rights, Sister Julie Davis, has passed away. She was 66. Born in Brantford,...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Shining a Light on Violence Against Women
OFL STATEMENT December 5, 2014 Shining a Light on Violence Against Women: OFL Statement for December 6, 2014, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6, 2014, marks...
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CLC Video Exposes Workplace Impact of Domestic Violence
A new Canadian Labour Congress video asks the question “Can work be safe when home is not?” The video promotes startling new research demonstrating that Canadian employers lose $77.9 million annually...
View ArticleStatement: Time for Canadians to Move Human Rights Barriers Aside
OFL STATEMENT December 09, 2014 Time for Canadians to Move Human Rights Barriers Aside: OFL Statement for December 10, 2014, International Human Rights Day Around the world, December 10 is celebrated...
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International Women’s Day 2015 – Order Posters & Pins by Feb. 10
Greetings Sisters & Brothers: I am writing to invite your union to participate in the fifth year of our exciting March 8th Project developed by the OFL Women’s Committee. This year’s project...
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Register Now! OFL Women’s Leadership Summit, May 1-3, 2015
OFL Women’s Leadership Summit Unifor Family Education Centre, May 1-3, 2015 Dear Sisters and Brothers: We are excited to announce our 2nd OFL Women’s Leadership Summit! I am writing to invite you to...
View ArticleOFL Statement on International Women’s Day 2015
OFL STATEMENT March 6, 2015 Women are Taking on the Anti-Worker Agenda: OFL Statement on International Women’s Day – March 8, 2015 As millions of women around the world observe International Women’s...
View ArticleOFL Says Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Harassment Must be Properly...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2015 OFL Says Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Harassment Must be Properly Funded and Representative (Toronto, Ontario) – The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Gloria David
Ontario’s labour movement lost a proud trade unionist and an anti-racist activist last month with the passing of Gloria David. Hailing from OPSEU Local 532, Gloria invested decades of energy into...
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ADVISORY: Ontario’s Largest Anti-Poverty Conference to Draw Speakers from...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2015 ADVISORY: Ontario’s Largest Anti-Poverty Conference to Draw Speakers from U.S. “Fight for $15” and Québec Student Movement (TORONTO, ON) ─ Organizers of the...
View ArticleCanada’s Top Labour Leaders Call on Premiers to Show the Unity and Leadership...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2015 MEDIA RELEASE Canada’s Top Labour Leaders Call on Premiers to Show the Unity and Leadership Harper Has Failed to Deliver (ST. JOHN’S, NL) – At the kickoff of the...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 6, 2015, National Day of Remembrance and Action on...
OFL STATEMENT December 5, 2015 Defiant Feminism in the Face of Violence: OFL Statement for December 6, 2015, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6 marks the...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 10, 2015, International Human Rights Day
OFL STATEMENT December 09, 2015 Canadians Must Respond to Humanitarian Crises at Home and Abroad OFL Statement for December 10, 2015, International Human Rights Day December 10 is celebrated around the...
View ArticleOFL Statement for December 18, 2015 International Migrants Day
OFL STATEMENT December 17, 2015 Trudeau and Wynne Must Act Together to End the Exploitation of Migrant Workers OFL Statement for December 18, 2015 International Migrants Day “For far too long migrant...
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International Women’s Day 2016 – Order Posters & Pins by Feb. 10, 2016
Greetings Sisters & Brothers: I am writing to invite your union to participate in the sixth year of our exciting March 8th Project developed by the OFL Women’s Committee celebrating International...
View ArticleOFL Drafts Plan to End the Gender Wage Gap
The OFL joined with anti-poverty groups and other pay equity advocates to echo the call of the Ontario Equal Pay Coalition’s 2008 Framework for Action. The OFL made a submission to the Ontario Gender...
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Read the First Issue of the Re-Named “OFL Action Report”
Download the first issue of the re-named “OFL Action Report” LETTER FROM PRESIDENT CHRIS BUCKLEY Sisters and Brothers, At our November 2015 Convention, the delegates of the Ontario Federation of Labour...
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