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November 02, 2021 11:44 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

OFL calls Ford’s $15 minimum wage pledge, proof that workers know best

TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Doug Ford backtracked on his government’s 2018 decision to cancel the $15 minimum wage, that cost workers dearly over the past three years. The...
March 12, 2020 14:13 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

OFL to Ford’s Conservative government: End the hypocrisy now, immediately provide paid sick days for every Ontario worker

TORONTO, March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) urges Ontario’s government to take immediate action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our province by providing...
November 21, 2018 11:56 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Doug Ford fails Ontario workers with the passage of Bill 47, say leaders in the Fight for $15 and Fairness movement, Ontario Federation of Labour, and Workers’ Action Centre

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the unconscionable passing of Bill 47, which takes away basic workplace rights from Ontarians, this government has shown again that it is governing...
November 16, 2018 10:08 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Actions by education workers at PC Convention will send message to Doug Ford: Keep decent work laws and $15 minimum wage

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An action will be held at the PC convention in protest of the Progressive Conservative Party’s continuing actions to reduce workers’ rights in Ontario. ...
November 15, 2018 16:28 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Fall economic statement shows that help isn’t on the way for Ontarians, says OFL

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From start to finish, the Fall Economic Statement is a disappointment for Ontarians and their families, says the Ontario Federation of Labour. “After this...
November 14, 2018 16:42 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Labour activists and community members to attend committee hearings on Bill 47 in defense of workers’ rights, says Ontario Federation of Labour

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Labour and community activists will fill the committee rooms at Queen’s Park tomorrow, as the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs hears...
November 14, 2018 16:40 ET | Source: Fight for $15 and Fairness

Advocates call Ford government’s 5-hour labour law consultation "a sham"; Communities host "Peoples’ Hearings" on Bill 47

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community and labour groups will hold “Peoples’ Hearings” on November 15 across Ontario, in protest of Ford government’s decision to limit Thursday’s Bill...
November 09, 2018 07:30 ET | Source: Fight for $15 and Fairness

“We do not consent to delaying $15 minimum wage until 2025” say students, at a first-ever high school protest of Ford government’s attacks on workers’ rights

TORONTO, Nov. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High school students, joined by teachers, will call on Premier Doug Ford to withdraw Bill 47 by organizing an action on Friday, November 9, from 4:00 pm to...
November 07, 2018 15:16 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

OPEN LETTER from the Ontario Federation of Labour

Ontario: ‘Open for business’ at whose expense? TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This winter, our government is pushing workers out into the cold by cancelling workplace rights and the...
October 12, 2018 08:14 ET | Source: Faith Leaders for $15 and Fairness

CORRECTING and REPLACING – Media Advisory: Faith Leaders for $15 and Fairness

In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Faith Leaders for $15 and Fairness, please note that in the "When" section of the release, the event date was unintentionally omitted. The...

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