The Ontario Federation of Labour stands with thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gathering at ceremonies across Ontario to recognize the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job. As we mourn for the dead, the Ontario Federation of Labour will continue to fight for the living. “Workers have … Read more
The Ontario Federation of Labour applauded the NDP’s pledge to establish a universal prescription drug plan across Canada. “Nine years of Conservative cuts to health care and public services have been a tough pill for Canadians to swallow,” said OFL president Sid Ryan. “By announcing a universal pharmacare plan, Thomas Mulcair is promising the missing … Read more
Ontario Federation of Labour president Sid Ryan declared the federation’s full support for the federal NDP to form the next government of Canada, and called on Ontario’s 54 labour unions to volunteer their time for NDP candidates in every riding across the province. “There is only one leader and one party that can clean up nine years … Read more
The Ontario Federation of Labour welcomed the announcement by the federal NDP that, if elected, an NDP government would reinstate the federal minimum wage, lay out a path to reaching $15 per hour, and index the federal minimum wage to inflation. OFL president Sid Ryan said that a $15 per hour federal minimum wage would … Read more
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) marked the second anniversary of the passing of Jack Layton by unveiling a life-sized bronze sculpture of the NDP leader riding in the back seat of a tandem bicycle. Entitled, "Jack's got your back. Stronger Together: The Layton Memorial," the monument was erected on Toronto's Waterfront to welcome visitors … Read more
The Ontario Federation of Labour issued a call to workers across Ontario to mobilize for a massive rally in London, ON, on January 21, 2012, to oppose Electro-Motive Canada (a subsidiary of U.S. industrial giant Caterpillar Inc.) and its attack on decent paying Canadian jobs. Federation president Sid Ryan said that good jobs and retirement … Read more
Ontario Federation of Labour president Sid Ryan said Ontario’s labour movement is in shock and mourning following the news of the passing of Jack Layton, a great Canadian, a giant of a leader, whose compassion, optimism, intellect and wisdom helped to shape Canada. Ryan said Jack’s unswerving vision for economic and social justice prompted millions … Read more
The Ontario Federation of Labour released a statement calling on members of parliament to vote in favour of Bill-389, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression). The full release is available online. Call 416-443-7665.
OFL President Sid Ryan says the occupation of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) office has now ended, but adds it was only the first in a series of actions designed to show the grouo's outrage at Flaherty's failure to support the CPP. Call 416-441-2731.
The office of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa,ON) has been occupied by Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan, unions and community members opposing Flaherty's proposed privatization of the Canadian pension plan. Call 416-209-0066.
