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May 30, 2017 13:27 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

$15-dollar minimum wage in 2019 a win for Ontario workers, must be followed by legislation to guarantee decent work as well as decent pay, says OFL

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 30, 2017) - The OFL congratulates the Ontario government on the steps it has taken today toward updating Ontario's outdated labour and employment...
May 30, 2017 10:11 ET | Source: Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

Advisory: Injured Workers March to Demand Right to Workers' Comp

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 30, 2017) - In response to the WSIB's singular focus on cutting its own costs by cutting injured worker benefits, injured workers and their labour and...
May 30, 2017 09:40 ET | Source: Fight for $15 & Fairness

Media Release: Faith Leaders Call for a $15 Minimum Wage & Labour Law Reform

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 30, 2017) - Ahead of the summer recess of the Ontario legislature, leaders of multiple faith communities hosted a joint press conference at Queen's...
May 30, 2017 07:00 ET | Source: Fight for $15 & Fairness

Media Advisory: Ontario's Faith Leaders Join the Call for $15 & Fairness

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 30, 2017) - Religious leaders from multiple faith communities will host a joint press conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio on Tuesday, May 30...
May 29, 2017 13:53 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Government can provide all Ontarians with full rights in the workplace, says OFL

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 29, 2017) - Today, labour leaders from across the province gathered to discuss next steps in advance of the government's anticipated reaction to the...
May 29, 2017 09:55 ET | Source: Fight for $15 & Fairness

Media Advisory: Ontario's Faith Leaders Join the Call for $15 & Fairness

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 29, 2017) - Religious leaders from multiple faith communities will host a joint press conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio on Tuesday, May 30...
May 29, 2017 08:39 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Liberal Government can take immediate steps to improve the lives of millions through the Changing Workplaces Review, says OFL

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 29, 2017) - Working people from across Ontario have shared their lived experiences of insecurity, intimidation, precarity and poverty with the Special...
May 26, 2017 13:13 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Liberal Government can take immediate steps to improve the lives of millions through the Changing Workplaces Review, says OFL

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 26, 2017) - Working people from across Ontario have shared their lived experiences of insecurity, intimidation, precarity and poverty with the Special...
May 23, 2017 17:08 ET | Source: Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

2017 Justice for Injured Workers Bike Ride

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2017) - Once again, in May 2017 injured workers will be riding to focus attention on the plight of injured workers and their right to compensation...
May 23, 2017 15:53 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

OFL urges government to go further than recommendations advise in order to protect Ontario workers

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 23, 2017) - There are many missed opportunities in the long-awaited Changing Workplaces Review final recommendations, says the Ontario Federation of...