Posts Filed Under: unions

From Protests to Parades: A Walking Tour of Labour History on Spadina

Leftist groups, including communists, met at various halls and buildings on Spadina, attracting many radical thinkers.

By Heritage Toronto Jun. 26th, 5:00 pm

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Library Workers, Approaching Strike Deadline, Continue Contract Negotiations

Toronto's public library employees are prepared to strike next Monday but hope to reach an agreement instead.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 28th, 10:00 am

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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

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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Union Filing Grievance Over Rob Ford’s Handling of Bomb Threat

CUPE Local 79 president Tim Maguire says the mayor "acted inappropriately and irresponsibly" and put staff at risk.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 15th, 11:15 am

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Cycling Advocates Consider a Rebrand

The Toronto Cyclists Union's members will vote on dropping the "Union" from the group's name.

By Desmond Cole May. 1st, 11:00 am

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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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More Confusion Than Commuters

In which we attempt to untangle the incredible mess that is the York Region Transit strike

By Mark Kay Nov. 9th, 10:00 am

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“Not an Anti-Ford Rally” Unites Thousands

By Carly Maga Apr. 11th, 10:00 am

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Historicist: Sewing the Seeds of Discontent

By Kevin Plummer Jan. 15th, 12:00 pm

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The People / United / Will Sometimes Be Defeated

By Hamutal Dotan Feb. 25th, 10:15 am

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Ask Your Driver About Unionizing

By Roxanne Bielskis Nov. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Right-Wingers Using Traditionally Left-Wing Tactics To Make Their Point. Cute.

By David Topping Nov. 8th, 11:00 am