Toronto & York Region Labour Council
@labourcouncil.bsky.social
Central labour body representing 220,000 working people and their families across all sectors of the economy. Building solidarity since 1871.
The TYRLC has been advocating against this genocide since 2024. We want to thank Mayor Olivia Chow for expressing this position, which aligns with that of many organizations, such as the UN Human Rights Council and the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...
Mayor Olivia Chow defends calling Gaza war a genocide
Chow's comments have sparked complaints to both the provincial human rights tribunal and the city's integrity commissioner.
www.thestar.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The TYRLC has been advocating against this genocide since 2024. We want to thank Mayor Olivia Chow for expressing this position, which aligns with that of many organizations, such as the UN Human Rights Council and the International Association of Genocide Scholars.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...
Ontario Nurses on strike
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ontario Nurses on strike
Back in the day we called this "Seizing the means of production"
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Union threatens to seize Cami auto plant if GM removes machinery
Mike Van Boekel, chairperson of Unifor Local 88, said they are also prepared to fight the company in court.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Back in the day we called this "Seizing the means of production"
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Walking the line with @ontarionurses.bsky.social and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), on strike following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement.
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Walking the line with @ontarionurses.bsky.social and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), on strike following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement.
TYRLC Exec Board Member, Carolyn Egan interviewed on OMNI Arabic about the Canada Post Office rotating strike
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مظاهرة في تورنتو للاحتجاج على الإنفاق الدفاعي في الموازنة الكندية الجديدة
YouTube video by OMNI Television
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
TYRLC Exec Board Member, Carolyn Egan interviewed on OMNI Arabic about the Canada Post Office rotating strike
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Read our latest statement - passed by our delegates - about The Conservative government’s “omnibus” approach to governing Ontario
www.labourcouncil.ca/resisting-fo...
www.labourcouncil.ca/resisting-fo...
Resisting Ford’s Attacks on Workers, Tenants, Students and Communities - Toronto and York Region Labour Council
Doug Ford has been busy distracting Ontarians while he pretends to fight Trump’s trade war but actually helps corporate buddies amass more profits.
www.labourcouncil.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Read our latest statement - passed by our delegates - about The Conservative government’s “omnibus” approach to governing Ontario
www.labourcouncil.ca/resisting-fo...
www.labourcouncil.ca/resisting-fo...
Join the York South-Weston Tenant Union, taking it to the headquarters of the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) - the main landlord lobby behind Bill 60 - on National Housing Day, Nov 22.
www.tenantunion.ca/housingday2025
www.tenantunion.ca/housingday2025
Housing Day Rally
www.tenantunion.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Join the York South-Weston Tenant Union, taking it to the headquarters of the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) - the main landlord lobby behind Bill 60 - on National Housing Day, Nov 22.
www.tenantunion.ca/housingday2025
www.tenantunion.ca/housingday2025
100 YEARS AGO TODAY: Minutes from the Labour Council on Nov 5th, 1925
"The anti-vivisection Society requested the Council to declare its attitude on the reported practice of some members of the medical profession, experimenting on children confined in the different hospitals."
"The anti-vivisection Society requested the Council to declare its attitude on the reported practice of some members of the medical profession, experimenting on children confined in the different hospitals."
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
100 YEARS AGO TODAY: Minutes from the Labour Council on Nov 5th, 1925
"The anti-vivisection Society requested the Council to declare its attitude on the reported practice of some members of the medical profession, experimenting on children confined in the different hospitals."
"The anti-vivisection Society requested the Council to declare its attitude on the reported practice of some members of the medical profession, experimenting on children confined in the different hospitals."
Talking about the intersection between tenant rights and workers rights at our delegates meeting tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Talking about the intersection between tenant rights and workers rights at our delegates meeting tonight.
November delegates meeting
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
November delegates meeting
What you can do as an individual and what unions can do:
www.labourcouncil.ca/hurricane-me...
www.labourcouncil.ca/hurricane-me...
HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF - Toronto and York Region Labour Council
See further below for what you can do as an individual and what unions can do. Hurricane Melissa has ripped across the Caribbean and shattered communities across Jamaica leaving tens of thousands displaced and at least 75 dead. Canadian labour, community organizations and the Toronto Community Benefits Network have come together with an urgent call […]
www.labourcouncil.ca
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
What you can do as an individual and what unions can do:
www.labourcouncil.ca/hurricane-me...
www.labourcouncil.ca/hurricane-me...
Congrats to CUPE 3261 workers! A tentative agreement was reached 1 day after a rally in support of landing a fair contract.
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Congrats to CUPE 3261 workers! A tentative agreement was reached 1 day after a rally in support of landing a fair contract.
Fund Our Schools out with @YorkOECTA for an Adopt a Riding canvass on Nov 3rd to tell parents to say "NO to Bill 33"
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Fund Our Schools out with @YorkOECTA for an Adopt a Riding canvass on Nov 3rd to tell parents to say "NO to Bill 33"
Our President Andria Babbington speaking out against Bill 60 at an ACORN rally this past Friday.
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Our President Andria Babbington speaking out against Bill 60 at an ACORN rally this past Friday.
Underfunding at Carleton Village has already led to:
Larger class sizes, Loss of support staff (like reading coaches, lunch supervisors, and caretakers), and Cuts to enrichment programs (like arts, music).
Under Supervision, we’ve seen these cuts continue.
cvschoolcouncil.ca/funding-not-...
Larger class sizes, Loss of support staff (like reading coaches, lunch supervisors, and caretakers), and Cuts to enrichment programs (like arts, music).
Under Supervision, we’ve seen these cuts continue.
cvschoolcouncil.ca/funding-not-...
Funding Not Supervising | Carleton Village School Council
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November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Underfunding at Carleton Village has already led to:
Larger class sizes, Loss of support staff (like reading coaches, lunch supervisors, and caretakers), and Cuts to enrichment programs (like arts, music).
Under Supervision, we’ve seen these cuts continue.
cvschoolcouncil.ca/funding-not-...
Larger class sizes, Loss of support staff (like reading coaches, lunch supervisors, and caretakers), and Cuts to enrichment programs (like arts, music).
Under Supervision, we’ve seen these cuts continue.
cvschoolcouncil.ca/funding-not-...
Our President Andria Babbington speaks yesterday with Ontario Nurses' Association members, labour unions and allies at a Community Rally to support striking North York Family Health Team members. Hoping to help them secure a fair first contract with wage increases!
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our President Andria Babbington speaks yesterday with Ontario Nurses' Association members, labour unions and allies at a Community Rally to support striking North York Family Health Team members. Hoping to help them secure a fair first contract with wage increases!
Rankandfile.ca presents this Special Report on how the Ontario’s WSIB went from an alleged “unfunded liability crisis”, to a surplus in which employer premiums have been slashed and corporations gifted billions of dollars.
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www.rankandfile.ca/wsib-special...
The WSIB “Surplus”: A Political Slush Fund
A Special Rankandfile.ca Report
In less than 10 years, the Ontario's Workplace Safety Insurance Board went from an alleged "unfunded liability crisis" threatening the very existence of the compensa...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rankandfile.ca presents this Special Report on how the Ontario’s WSIB went from an alleged “unfunded liability crisis”, to a surplus in which employer premiums have been slashed and corporations gifted billions of dollars.
www.rankandfile.ca/wsib-special...
www.rankandfile.ca/wsib-special...
"Most Canadian cities have labour councils, modelled after the Toronto organization which is the Daddy of them all."
82 Years ago this month: A @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Radio Broadcast airs about the Toronto District Labour Council.
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Most Canadian cities have labour councils, modelled after the Toronto organization which is the Daddy of them all."
82 Years ago this month: A @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Radio Broadcast airs about the Toronto District Labour Council.
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
82 Years ago this month: A @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Radio Broadcast airs about the Toronto District Labour Council.
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
During the war, titled “the Production Front”, over 15 minutes Allan May asks about the oldest, continuous association of trade unions in Canada, 72 years after it was formed. 1/
100 years ago this month: Labour Council History - A resolution from the "Canadian Labor Party" on Oct 22, 2025. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadia...
"Appearing on the platforms of the Liberal and Conservative Parties, as official labour representatives [is] to be subversive and..." 1/
"Appearing on the platforms of the Liberal and Conservative Parties, as official labour representatives [is] to be subversive and..." 1/
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
100 years ago this month: Labour Council History - A resolution from the "Canadian Labor Party" on Oct 22, 2025. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadia...
"Appearing on the platforms of the Liberal and Conservative Parties, as official labour representatives [is] to be subversive and..." 1/
"Appearing on the platforms of the Liberal and Conservative Parties, as official labour representatives [is] to be subversive and..." 1/
Part of an absolutely stunning thread by @dieworkwear.bsky.social that covers the Battle of Blair Mountain (largest labor uprising in US history), The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, the book Bowling Alone and an appearance of @unitehere.org
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Part of an absolutely stunning thread by @dieworkwear.bsky.social that covers the Battle of Blair Mountain (largest labor uprising in US history), The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, the book Bowling Alone and an appearance of @unitehere.org
Upcoming film screening event in Toronto!
When: Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
The event is FREE for all to attend and tickets can be obtained at labourfilms.ca/toronto/
When: Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
The event is FREE for all to attend and tickets can be obtained at labourfilms.ca/toronto/
Canadian Labour International Film Festival
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts and advocates for workers’ rights. Whether you’re an activist or simply curious about the labour movement, this event is sure to spark meaningful conversations and new perspectives.
labourfilms.ca
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Upcoming film screening event in Toronto!
When: Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
The event is FREE for all to attend and tickets can be obtained at labourfilms.ca/toronto/
When: Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
The event is FREE for all to attend and tickets can be obtained at labourfilms.ca/toronto/
The Danger of Bill 33
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Danger of Bill 33
CUPE local 3261 info picket bargaining for U of T Press Workers (incl bookstore). Strike deadline coming in November.
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
CUPE local 3261 info picket bargaining for U of T Press Workers (incl bookstore). Strike deadline coming in November.
NEW: Labour Council case studies
Read about key campaigns and learnings from recent Toronto & York Region Labour Council history.
www.labourcouncil.ca/case-studies/
Read about key campaigns and learnings from recent Toronto & York Region Labour Council history.
www.labourcouncil.ca/case-studies/
Case Studies - Toronto and York Region Labour Council
Read about key campaigns and learnings from recent Toronto & York Region Labour Council history.
www.labourcouncil.ca
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
NEW: Labour Council case studies
Read about key campaigns and learnings from recent Toronto & York Region Labour Council history.
www.labourcouncil.ca/case-studies/
Read about key campaigns and learnings from recent Toronto & York Region Labour Council history.
www.labourcouncil.ca/case-studies/