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Push toward privatization of cannabis sales will hurt the people of Ontario, says OFL
July 27, 2018 16:20 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, July 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ford government's reported move to privatizing the sale of cannabis can only hurt Ontarians. “Time and time again we have seen profitable publicly-owned...
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Ford’s cuts to city council ignore consultations and freeze out citizens’ voices, says OFL
July 27, 2018 13:53 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, July 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Doug Ford’s proposal to cut the number of Toronto city counsellors from 47 to 25 only three months before the October 22 municipal elections...
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Canada’s Labour Leaders Urge Premiers to Collaborate on a National Universal Pharmacare Plan
July 19, 2018 03:01 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
SAINT ANDREWS, New Brunswick, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the Council of the Federation meeting in Saint Andrews, N.B., labour leaders from across the country united to deliver a...
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Ontario Federation of Labour disappointed by government push toward privatization
July 12, 2018 16:06 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of looming back-to-work legislation and cuts that will erode public services and quality of life for Ontarians, the Ontario Federation of...
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Now that the government is sworn in, it’s time for Premier Ford to listen to Ontario workers, says OFL
June 29, 2018 11:41 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the swearing-in of Ontario’s 42nd government and Premier Doug Ford’s appointment of his cabinet, the need for the advocacy provided by the Labour...
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OFL recognizes National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with permanent land acknowledgement and the launch of new resources for understanding
June 19, 2018 06:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is marking National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the launch of new resources for understanding and action, and the...
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OFL recognizes National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with permanent land acknowledgement and the launch of new resources for understanding
June 18, 2018 10:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is marking National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the launch of new resources for understanding and action, and the...
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“WE Are the People” Chant Thousands While Rallying in Support of a $15 Minimum Wage
June 16, 2018 14:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just nine days after the Ontario election, thousands flooded the streets outside the Ministry of Labour and marched to Queen’s Park today in support of the...
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Ontario Federation of Labour: People of Ontario to rally on June 16 in support of a $15 minimum wage
June 16, 2018 05:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of Ontarians are expected to gather for the Decent Work Rally on June 16 to let the incoming government know about the widespread support for a...
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Ontario Federation of Labour: People of Ontario to rally on June 16 in support of a $15 minimum wage
June 15, 2018 05:00 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, June 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of Ontarians are expected to gather for the Decent Work Rally on June 16 to let the incoming government know about the widespread support for a...