Mandela's Legacy Ins
Mandela's Legacy Inspires Workers to Renew Commitment to Justice and Equality for All
December 10, 2013 11:30 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 10, 2013) - This year, trade unionists across Ontario will recognize December 10 as International Human Rights Day not simply by joining the world in...
Rising Together Agai
Rising Together Against Violence Against Women
December 05, 2013 14:16 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 5, 2013) - As Ontarians gather in cities and towns across the province to remember the women victims of gender-based violence, Ontario's labour...
Recruitment Fees Ban
Recruitment Fees Banned for All Migrant Workers; Comprehensive Changes Still Needed
December 04, 2013 11:48 ET | Migrant Workers Alliance for Change
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 4, 2013) - Banning recruitment fees for all migrant workers; removing the arbitrary monetary cap on reclaiming unpaid wages and tougher penalties for...
New Reforms Expand P
New Reforms Expand Protection for Ontario Workers
December 04, 2013 11:47 ET | Workers' Action Centre
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 4, 2013) - The Ontario government has responded to calls to address rising employment standards violations and precarious work by introducing a package of...
OFL Says Liberal Bil
OFL Says Liberal Bill Must Be First Step Towards Stronger Protections for Vulnerable Workers
December 04, 2013 11:46 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 4, 2013) - Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Sid Ryan welcomes long overdue protections for vulnerable workers, but cautions that new...
OFL Statement: Make
OFL Statement: Make Ontario a Fully Accessible Province by 2025!
December 03, 2013 13:25 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 3, 2013) - December 3, 2013, the International Day for People with Disabilities is the day that the OFL and its affiliates endorse and support the...
ADVISORY: OFL Stages
ADVISORY: OFL Stages Downtown Rally to Demand a $14 Minimum Wage
November 27, 2013 05:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 27, 2013) - The Ontario Federation of Labour plans to shut down its biennial convention on Wednesday to organize a mass rally in the centre of...
ADVISORY: Ontario Fe
ADVISORY: Ontario Federation of Labour Convention Gears Up to Challenge Hudak's Anti-Worker Agenda
November 25, 2013 05:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 25, 2013) - Ontario's labour movement is gearing up to challenge Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak's anti-worker agenda. Two weeks after a leaked copy of...
OFL Says Conviction
OFL Says Conviction of Roofing Company CEO Sends Message to Bosses: If You Kill a Worker, You'll Go to Jail
November 22, 2013 15:37 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 22, 2013) - The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Sid Ryan applauded yesterday's Ontario Court conviction of roofing company owner, Paul...
ADVISORY: Ontario Fe
ADVISORY: Ontario Federation of Labour Convention Gears Up to Challenge Hudak's Anti-Worker Agenda
November 22, 2013 13:43 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 22, 2013) - Ontario's labour movement is gearing up to challenge Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak's anti-worker agenda. Two weeks after a leaked copy of...