Wednesday, May 16, 2012
President’s Action Update - 2012.05.15
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For Immediate Release:
Fighting for LGBT Rights Wins Gains and Inspires Hope!
OFL Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17, 2012
As the global community recognizes May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Ontario LGBT community is making gains in human rights and protections, one legislative step at a time. After its fourth introduction before the Ontario Legislature, Bill 33, the Right to be Free from Discrimination and Harassment Because of Gender Identity or Gender Expression Act, 2012, has finally been passed through Second Reading. The bill, commonly known as “Toby’s Act,” was debated and voted on for the first time ever in the Ontario Legislature, and has now been referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
For Immediate Release:
Brampton rally for Fair Deal for CUPE 966 (Thur, May 10 @ 11:30 am)
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Help spread the word and support CUPE 966 (Ontario Works staff) to get a fair contract from the Region of Peel.
Help spread the word and support CUPE 966 (Ontario Works staff) to get a fair contract from the Region of Peel.
For Immediate Release:
OFL President Sid Ryan calls for social justice for the Sikh community
(TORONTO, ON) - Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Sid Ryan called for social justice for the Sikh community before a hundred thousand at a Baisakhi Day (or Vaisakhi Day) Celebration in Etobicoke, Ontario on Sunday, May 6, 2012. OFL Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Hutchison and Executive Vice-President Irwin Nanda also joined the annual event that included a parade from the Mississauga neighbourhood of Malton to a religious centre in Toronto’s west-end. The three officers participated with NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton), who is himself an outspoken advocate for social justice, human rights and workers’ rights.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
For Immediate Release:
OPEN LETTER TO STEPHEN HARPER:TIME TO CHASE AIR CANADA PIGGIES AWAY FROM TROUGH
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
Imagine the outrage of Canadians who heard the news today that top Air Canada honchos are heaping increases by the spoonful on their multi-million dollar compensation plates. This news comes to Canadians only days before talks are set to resume with two unions representing Air Canada employees and after a year in which you used the full legislative power of first your majority government to help Air Canada quash the fair wage and benefit demands of workers by eliminating basic labour rights.
Imagine the outrage of Canadians who heard the news today that top Air Canada honchos are heaping increases by the spoonful on their multi-million dollar compensation plates. This news comes to Canadians only days before talks are set to resume with two unions representing Air Canada employees and after a year in which you used the full legislative power of first your majority government to help Air Canada quash the fair wage and benefit demands of workers by eliminating basic labour rights.
Friday, May 04, 2012
For Immediate Release:
Listen to OFL’s Nancy Hutchison on CBC Radio’s “Sunday Edition”: May 6 after the 9 am news
Tune in to CBC Radio’s “Sunday Edition” on Sunday, May 6 after the 9 am news to hear OFL Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Hutchison and retired USW National Health and Safety Coordinator Andy King talking to Michael Enright about the 20th anniversary of the Westray Mine disaster. This tragedy resulted in the deaths of all 26 miners who were working underground at the time and gave rise to Bill C-45, which became known as the “Westray Bill.”
Thursday, May 03, 2012
For Immediate Release:
Today’s Legislative vote on labour law reform will be a test of the new relationship between the Liberals and the NDP
(TORONTO, ON) - “McGuinty’s Liberals relied on the support of the NDP to pass the Ontario Budget and they will continue to rely on this partnership in the weeks and months ahead,” said OFL President Sid Ryan. “The vote this afternoon on labour law reform will be a test of the new relationship between the Liberals and the NDP.”
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
For Immediate Release:
Deadline Extended RSVP by May 4: May Day and South Asian Heritage Month Celebration
Friday, April 27, 2012
For Immediate Release:
“WE ARE ONTARIO”
Our collective fightback against the Liberal budget was inspiring. Beginning with an Executive Board resolution in early February that called for a full-out campaign against McGuinty’s austerity budget, and culminating with the huge April 21 mass demonstration at Queen’s Park, we were the catalysts for all of the positive elements in the final budget deal that was eventually brokered.
