News & Updates
Case Study: Justice and Dignity for Cleaners
The fight to defend the jobs of nearly a thousand cleaners at the City of Toronto in 2011-12 pitted the city’s labour movement against Mayor Rob Ford and his City Council majority. The campaign won against all odds by claiming the moral high ground and shifting the debate to focus on the impact of poverty jobs in society.
August 2026 Delegates Meeting
Our August Delegates’ Meeting is taking place on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Delegates
Case Study: Library Warriors
CUPE Local 4948 shows how labour can build a powerful coalition – on a strong foundation of engaged union members.
Case Study: Building the Chinese Workers Network
The Chinese Workers Network (CWN), was founded in 2012 to address
the key question of building labour power in Canada’s largest urban
centre.
Case Study: Building Community Benefits
The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) is a 100-member strong community-labour partnership created to ensure that public infrastructure and development projects provide real economic benefits to local communities.
Case Study: Globalization and Your Future
This is the decade when the world’s billionaires are transforming into trillionaires, and income inequality is reaching levels last seen in the epochs of emperors and kings.
Ausma Malik – Spadina-Fort York
As the local councillor for Spadina-Fort York since 2022, Ausma has worked with community members, City staff, and stakeholders to advance city-wide affordable housing, build vibrant public spaces, improve public transit, and make streets safer for everyone.
Shelley Carroll – Don Valley North
Shelley is one of Toronto’s most experienced civic leaders. She has served as Budget Chief, Mayor’s Economic Development and Culture Champion, and Chair of the Toronto Police Service Board, helping lead on some of the city’s biggest financial, economic, and public safety challenges.
PRESS RELEASE: Education Advocates Call on Paul Calandra to Repay Taxpayers After Stan Cho Reimbursement
Education advocates are calling on Education Minister Paul Calandra to repay taxpayers for thousands of dollars in hotel, hospitality and travel expenses after fellow cabinet minister Stan Cho committed to reimbursing Ontarians for his own questionable expense claims.
Jamaal Myers – Scarborough North
Born and raised in Scarborough, Jamaal is a lawyer by profession who has championed investments in affordable housing, public transit, community safety, and neighbourhood infrastructure at City Hall.
Fund Our Schools
We love our schools, but there are problems that need urgent attention.
United to Defeat the Right
Our unions are the best tool we have to build the life we deserve.
Climate Justice and Action
Let’s empower workers to build a long-lasting, sustainable economy.