The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is deeply concerned that Ontario trade unions may be excluded from a high-stakes review of their members’ human rights.
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The Ford government’s plan to prematurely lift public health measures will hurt workers and vulnerable Ontarians, and will place even more stress on a healthcare system already on the verge of collapse, says the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL).
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will be convening an Activist Assembly on Sunday, March 6.
Read MoreJoin the Ontario Federation of Labour’s (OFL) First Nations, Métis, Inuit Circle to watch a documentary film, which shares the story of Layla Black, Mohawk Turtle Clan from the Six Nations of the Grand River.
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Just weeks into 2022, Ontarians are witnessing the collapse of our health care system. Health care workers are burnt out, demoralized, and getting sick in the thousands. Women and racialized workers are among the hardest hit.
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Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and other organizations on January 26 at 7:00 P.M. ET for a panel discussion on building the fight-back to protect workers in the gig economy.
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Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and Justice for Workers (formerly $15 & Fairness campaign) for their monthly online organizing meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is excited to endorse a commitment by Andrea Horwath and the New Democratic Party (NDP) to raise Ontario’s minimum wage to $20.
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Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and Justice for Workers (formerly $15 & Fairness campaign) for their monthly online organizing meeting on September 21, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
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Young workers can lead the labour movement in fighting for a more fair and just future. Join the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2 for their virtual Young Workers’ Assembly. Meet and greet with other young workers and learn about issues from organizing to pensions.
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Join the Ontario Federation of Labour on Monday, May 17 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT for an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Town Hall discussion with NDP LGBTQ Issues Critic Terence Kernaghan and NDP MPP Toronto—St. Paul’s Jill Andrew.
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Ontario’s new Worker Income Protection Benefit is a bare minimum response to the longstanding call for paid sick days from labour advocates, unions, public health officials, and medical experts, says the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL). The temporary benefit, administered through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will provide a maximum of three days paid sick leave and is only available until September 25, 2021.
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The National Day of Mourning, or Workers' Mourning Day is observed annually in Canada on April 28. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and occupational exposures.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) sent an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Health Christine Elliott, and Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton calling on them to strengthen protections for all workers. The letter was sent with the support of Ontario organizations and unions, including the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160). Experts around the world–including within Canada–have called for higher levels of worker protection because of aerosol transmission of the virus.
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The OFL is urging all political parties in Ontario to support NDP MPP Peggy Sattler’s Private Members Bill, entitled “Stay Home If You Are Sick Act” of 2020.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), in partnership with American Income Life (AIL) Canada, is calling for applications for the annual OFL/AIL Labour Post-Secondary Scholarships.
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Join the Ontario Federation of Labour’s Solidarity & Pride Committee for a webinar on the ways COVID-19 has been affecting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour is cautioning against the Ontario Ford Conservative's proposed Bill 195 that would give themselves special powers and reduce public oversight of emergency orders. Accountability is key when it comes to extending emergency orders--Bill 195 will undermine democracy and workers’ rights.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will be holding an online rally on June 1 from 11:00am - 1:00pm to recognize Injured Workers Day. Since 1983, the OFL has commemorated this day with a gathering to celebrate our collective strength and push for a better future.
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