Download the call for nominations The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is seeking nominations from affiliates, local unions and labour councils for the upcoming OFL 15thBiennial Convention Awards: Bob Borch Human Rights Award, Cliff Pilkey Labour Activist Award, Olivia Chow Child Care Champion Award, OFL Cultural Award, Linda Jolley Lifetime Achievement Award for Health and Safety,…
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) joins with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and unions across Canada in calling for an end to the violence against pro-democracy protestors. The OFL stands in solidarity with our brave sisters and brothers in Hong Kong protesting the Hong Kong Extradition Bill, and condemns the use of violence, repression and threats against these protestors by those in power. The OFL calls for the demands set out by the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKTCU) for respect for the rule of law and democracy to be met full and without delay. The OFL calls for the demands set out by the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKTCU) for respect for the rule of law and democracy to be met full and without delay.
This year, the labour movement in Ontario is coming together under the theme Unite Against Racism. Together we can build an Ontario for all and a fair Canada for everyone. Together we must #UniteAgainstRacism.
This list was last updated on August 29, 2019.Click here to download the Ford Tracker.Cliquez ici pour télécharger le Ford Tracker “Gardons Forda l’oeil”, le 25 juillet 2019. PC actions to date (highlights): August 2019 Forced the TDSB to eliminate at least 296 full-time positions ahead of the new school year Changed appointment rules to…
Don’t miss the OFL Young Workers’ SUMMIT on SATURDAY, November 23, 2019.
The OFL sends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues on the death of Ken Signoretti, who served as Executive Vice-President of the Ontario Federation of Labour from 1988 to 1997. “Ken’s work for this organization, and his active leadership on issues of workers comp and on the OFL Health and Safety Committee was part…
(TORONTO, ON) – The officers and staff of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) are tremendously heartbroken to learn of the passing of Christopher Robert Schenk, our former Director of Research, on Sunday, July 28, 2019. “Chris’ untimely passing is a tremendous loss, not just to Ontario’s labour movement but to the entire Canadian trade…
The government is failing Ontario’s auto industry by once again sitting on its hands after the Ford Motor Company announcement of a series of layoffs, says the Ontario Federation of Labour. The layoffs will start with 185 jobs lost in September, with the possibility of more job losses in January 2020. “Once again the government…
Greetings, At the November 2015 OFL Convention I was given the privilege to become the President of the Ontario Federation of Labour. It was no secret that our Federation was on the verge of collapse, for several reasons, and needed to be re-built in order to survive, and to continue its important work. To say…
The presidents of federations of labour from across the country are in Saskatoon during the Council of the Federation meeting to encourage Canada’s premiers to embrace a public, single-payer, universal pharmacare program.
The Ontario Government’s April 11th budget reduced provincial funding for legal aid by 35 per cent. As a result, on June 12th Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) cut the clinic system’s budget by almost $15M. This means that 20 clinics will deal with budget decreases of between 6 and 45 per cent, while other clinics face…
Effective immediately, the official OFL Ontario-wide Boycott declaration of Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. has been lifted. As a result of the successful negotiation of a first collective agreement by the courageous members of Workers United Canada Council Local 2347 at the Rainforest Café Niagara, who endured a grueling 80-day strike, we are pleased to announce…
Dear OFL Members, The OFL is proud to be joined in partnership by American Income Life (AIL) Canada in calling for applications for the annual OFL/AIL Labour Post-Secondary Scholarships. Two OFL members, or the children of members, will be selected from a pool of applicants to each receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500…
Today’s cabinet shuffle will not distract the people of Ontario from the damage the Conservative government has done, says Ontario Federation of Labour. “You can shuffle the cards, but it is still the same deck,” said Ontario Federation of Labour President Chris Buckley. “This government took decent work laws and the $15 minimum wage away…
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, June 21, recognizes and celebrates the unique and diverse cultures and the ongoing and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.
(ABERFOYLE, ON) – The Ontario Federation of Labour stands in support of Six Nations, their continuing legal struggle, and their current legal action against Nestlé’s continued pumping and bottling of waters in Six Nations territories. Canada is home to 60 per cent of the world’s lakes and one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. The importance…
(TORONTO, ON) – Ontarians are joining forces across the province to send a message to the government: stop cuts and privatization of public services that hurt Ontario families. Actions will be held on June 7 & 8 in more than 25 Ontario communities to tell the government that one year into its mandate, it is…
(TORONTO, ON) – The government of Ontario has tabled legislation to limit salary increases to a rate well below inflation. This is another example of the Conservative’s continuing attack on the workers of Ontario. Never in Ontario’s history has this type of legislation been introduced. “The announcement of a cap on compensation increases is the…
Le français suit l’anglais: The following is a statement from Ontario’s labour movement: (TORONTO, ON) – Cuts to vital services like education and health care, including public health and emergency medical services, childcare, children’s aid, and legal aid services will hurt us all, including workers in the private and public sector, both union and non-union.…
The Ontario Federation of Labour marks the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike. The Ontario Federation of Labour marks the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike. The Winnipeg general strike is an inspiration for workers in Ontario and beyond, as we continue to defend the right to collective bargaining, better wages, and the improvement our working conditions.