Posts Filed Under: labour

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Ontario Education Unions Win Charter Challenge

After a lengthy battle, education workers across the province have had their collective bargaining rights upheld in court.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 25th, 12:30 pm

Outside Workers and City Reach Tentative Agreement

Agreement awaits approval from union members and council, inside workers still negotiating.

By David Hains Feb. 19th, 12:30 pm

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With Lockout Possibility Looming, Union Offers City New Proposals

Though neither union leaders nor City staff say they want to disrupt labour, negotiations are still ongoing.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 18th, 12:00 pm

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City Labour Negotiations Continue as Union Offers Proposal

Union leaders stress job insecurity faced by workers.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 11th, 3:15 pm

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Extra, Extra: Toronto Hates Lovebots, Potential Labour Stoppage, and World-Record Chinese Menu Collection

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 3rd, 4:00 pm

Mistreated Cleaners, with Union, Win Concessions from Bosses

Workers were ousted from their jobs months ago.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 3rd, 1:00 pm

New Children’s Book Explores 1931 Dressmakers’ Strike

Launching on Sunday, the book offers a fictionalized version of a landmark Toronto labour struggle.

By Erin Sylvester Oct. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Immigrant Hospitality Workers Protest Trump

Trump Hotel employees decry presidential candidate's immigration rhetoric and policies.

By Samira Mohyeddin Aug. 7th, 10:00 am

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Ramsay MacDonald

The British Prime Minister preached peace during his visit to Toronto in 1929.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 27th, 1:30 pm

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Spotted: Teach-Out at U of T

A University of Toronto professor makes a bold show of support for CUPE 3902 strikers.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Omar SirriMar. 24th, 3:48 pm

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Historicist: Dr. Barnardo’s Children

Dr. Thomas Barnardo brought thousands of destitute children through Toronto.

By David Wencer Aug. 2nd, 12:00 pm

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Downtown Community Centre Workers Go on Strike

Services disrupted as St. Christopher House marks 100 years in Toronto.

By Desmond Cole May. 30th, 1:45 pm

City Council Unanimously Ratifies Collective Agreement with CUPE 416

Contract approved after only a short debate this morning.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Andrew LouisFeb. 15th, 1:04 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Union-Friendly Garments

From the corner of Queen and Yonge, a clothier proudly states their support for organized labour.

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 31st, 1:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 15th, 12:00 pm

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Postal Strike Deadline Set

By Hamutal Dotan May. 30th, 11:13 am

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Infinite Strike

By Suzannah Showler Sep. 3rd, 12:25 pm

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Toronto Board of Trade Reminds Us We Ain’t Doing So Hot

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 29th, 4:17 pm