Congratulations to the Toronto & York Region Labour Council on the 20th annual Indigenous and Workers of Colour Conference! For two decades, this gathering has brought workers, activists, and community leaders together to advance equity, challenge racism, and strengthen solidarity across the labour movement. Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone conference a success.

Mark your calendars! We are co-hosting an all-day Injured and Ill Worker Conference on October 1, 2026. Featuring issues like: ❗️ WSIB claims suppression ❗️ Occupational disease clusters ❗️ Psychological entitlement issues ❗️ Universal workers’ compensation Sign up here for updates: ofl.ca/event/injured-and-ill…

Today, we joined OPSEU/SEFPO locals 358, 361 and 511 - dedicated development service workers in our communities! Over 4000 workers who provide care and supports to the our vulnerable community members are either locked out or on strike throughout Ontario! The services they provide are at risk due to persistent underfunding and insufficient staffing, and these workers have had their wages stolen as a result of lack of remedy for Ford’s unconstitutional Bill 124 - they are Worth Fighting For! #NoShowSmith

Join ONDP as we explore workplace efforts to ensure the safety of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and gender based violence (GBV). What can be done to support survivors when they disclose, and what challenges do workers face when seeking help on the job? Our conversation will cover what employers can and should do to support workers and how legislation can help make workplaces safer. There will be a Q&A opportunity after the panel discussion. Join us ONLINE on June 10th, 2026, at 7 PM. Sign up here to receive the Zoom link: kristyn.ca/ipv-workplace

An honour to join the inaugural class of Prevention Link’s Level 6 Occupational Disease! For far too many workers, exposure at work leads to life changing illness. When workers find themselves in this vulnerable situation, having trained advocates who can support them and help navigate the WSIB system is imperative - and this is where our WSIB courses and training are so invaluable! The wealth of knowledge from Instructors Monia and Jody, in addition to strong worker advocates from several different unions in attendance was amazing. These workers are fighting for workers everyday - and winning.

Yesterday, we joined several advocates, allies and community partners at Queens Park in recognition of the second anniversary of the province's acknowledgment of Injured Workers Day. Workers are advocating for full access to compensation and calling attention to the ongoing claims suppression. Meanwhile, the current government and WSIB continues to reward employers by allocating billions of dollars to employers in refunds instead of providing support to the workers in need.

Good to see that @PaulCalandra continues to spout his revisionist history. Relative peace my a$$, let’s talk about Bill 124 which was ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL & Bill 28 which was repealed in record time when @osbcucscso ed workers went on illegal strike. @OFLabour

RT @ETFOeducators: Media Advisory: Education unions hold press conference to provide update on collective bargaining: t.co/IAD8Yqm…

Menstrual equity is a workers’ rights issue. No one should have to pay out of pocket, face stigma, or lose wages because their workplace ignores basic health needs. Read the full OFL statement and take action: ofl.ca/menstrual-equity-is-a… #EndPeriodPoverty

On Monday, May 25, supporters and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA community convened at the Ontario Legislature to make certain their voices are not ignored. Throughout Ontario and beyond, 2SLGBTQIA communities are encountering escalating hate, growing erasure, and reductions in healthcare, education, housing, and human rights. This gathering at Queen’s Park represents a concrete step we can all take to advocate for improvement and to demonstrate the power of our united solidarity.

President Laura Walton joined education workers from @cupelocal4222 , @cupe4186 and @Cupe7575 for their Purple Wave rally. For years, governments have underfunded our public education system, placing added pressure to education workers to make do with less while delivering the best possible outcomes for students, their families and communities. These workers showed their fight spirit in 2022 and are prepared to take to the streets again to ensure their students and schools receive the funding and services they need.

Amazing work by @cupelocal79 on Day 1 of the Toronto Workers Summit! Over 300 workers from a wide array of workplaces and job sites are coming together to discuss issues impacting workers everyday - affordability and the strained public services. @nastaran_yad and her team of elected officers and staff have brought together a program that acknowledges the expertise that workers have around these issues and provide a spaces to empower workers to come together to make change. Great to see OFL VP of Young Workers, @angel.martinez37, VP @ibewlocal353 Jeff Irons, VP @opseusefpo @j.p.hornick and VP @cupeontario @fred.hahn.cupe.o Justice for Workers

Yesterday the OFL attended OPSEU/SEPO L358 picket sign making event and had the opportunity to meet these workers that support the communities most vulnerable. These workers are seeing their boss ready scab labour as the days countdown to a strike deadline! We know these OPSEU members are #WorthFightingFor and will be on the lines shoulder to shoulder demanding a fair deal.

Hate has no place in our unions, our workplaces, or our communities. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, we recommit to solidarity, equity, and care for one another. #IDAHOBIT2026 #AtTheHeartOfDemocracy

Everyone deserves to feel safe at work and in public spaces without fear or harassment. Gender-neutral washrooms are about safety, accessibility, and dignity. On #IDAHOBIT2026, we unite for people’s safety and dignity, not fear. #AtTheHeartOfDemocracy

Gender diversity isn’t new, radical, or confusing. It’s real, it’s lived, and it deserves respect. Our movement is strongest when we make room for everyone to belong. On #IDAHOBIT2026, we choose inclusion over ignorance. #AtTheHeartOfDemocracy

Respect costs nothing and it makes workplaces, communities, and unions stronger. Using someone’s correct pronouns is about dignity, safety, and basic respect. On #IDAHOBIT2026, and every day, we unite with trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. #AtTheHeartOfDemocracy