Solidarity is the foundation of Union strength. At its core, it means that when we stand together, united in the pursuit of better wages, safer working conditions, and fair treatment we have power. The power of solidarity has driven significant … Read More

World Mental Health Day – October 10th, 2024 Statistics Canada reports as of 2022 that over 5 million Canadians (18% of our population) who are aged 15 or older met the criteria for a mood, substance use or anxiety disorder … Read More

As we posted about late last week (found HERE) the plans for the Green Line have come to a halt. A rally to reinstate the Green Line took place at City Hall today, and our Executive Board Member for Community … Read More

Black History Month 2024 – Stanley Grizzle (1918 to 2016) In 1938, Stanley Grizzle played a pivotal role in establishing the Young Men’s Negro Association of Toronto, marking the commencement of his dedicated advocacy for the rights of Black Canadians. … Read More

Prior to 1971 Maternity leave did not exist in Canada. A new mother would have two options, either return to work immediately after the birth of the child, or she would have to leave her job so her position could … Read More

It may interest you to know that the World Health Organization estimates that one in eight people worldwide are living with mental health conditions. This is a staggering number and tells us that the care of our mental wellbeing is … Read More

The RAND decision, delivered by Justice Ivan Rand in 1946, stands as a landmark ruling that has significantly helped Unions and contributed to the strength of organized labour in Canada. This pivotal decision, often referred to as the Rand Formula, … Read More

The Labour Movement and Statutory Pay The establishment of holiday pay in Canada is closely tied to the efforts and influence of Labour Unions. In this blog post, we will go over a brief history of how Unions played a … Read More

It’s Asian Heritage Month in Canada and we would like to shine a light on two of our most well-known Members from the Asian Community – Harvey Woo and Harry Lew. This pair of best friends (or “besties” as they … Read More

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. You may be surprised to learn that Canada has … Read More