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July 27, 2018 13:53 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Ford’s cuts to city council ignore consultations and freeze out citizens’ voices, says OFL

TORONTO, July 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Doug Ford’s proposal to cut the number of Toronto city counsellors from 47 to 25 only three months before the October 22 municipal elections...
July 12, 2018 16:06 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Ontario Federation of Labour disappointed by government push toward privatization

TORONTO, July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of looming back-to-work legislation and cuts that will erode public services and quality of life for Ontarians, the Ontario Federation of...
July 04, 2018 13:29 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Ford’s Cut to OHIP+: Clarifying What It Means for Patients, Businesses and Employees

TORONTO, July 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assumptions being made regarding the Ford government’s cut to OHIP+ coverage should be carefully checked, said the Ontario Health Coalition, noting that...
July 03, 2018 12:38 ET | Source: Ontario Health Coalition

Doug Ford’s First Cut Will Hurt Families with the Sickest Children the Most: Health Coalition Calls for Ford to Restore Public Drug Coverage & Proper Public Consultation About Policy Changes that Impact Ontarians’ Lives and Pocketbooks

TORONTO, July 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty-four hours after being sworn in as Ontario’s new Premier, Doug Ford’s government issued a press release on the Canada Day weekend revealing a plan...
June 29, 2018 11:41 ET | Source: Ontario Federation of Labour

Now that the government is sworn in, it’s time for Premier Ford to listen to Ontario workers, says OFL

TORONTO, June 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the swearing-in of Ontario’s 42nd government and Premier Doug Ford’s appointment of his cabinet, the need for the advocacy provided by the Labour...