Ontario Federation of Labour

What a fantastic start & finish at our Women United: Women Power Work Stories in Action Conference last week, organized by the Ontario Women's History Network and the OFL & sponsored by the Society of United Professionals. The conversations were electric, deeply engaging teaching & learning moment.

Ontario’s child care system doesn’t work without the workers who make it possible. It’s time to tell the Ford government: Care counts. Wages matter. 📅 Oct. 29 | 12 PM 📍 Queen’s Park, South Lawn ✊ Join us. Let’s make some noise! Click here to RSVP! events.aeceo.ca/2026_rally?u...

The @canadianlabour.bsky.social , OFL & @labourcouncil.bsky.social joined workers across the province in sounding the alarm against Carney’s attack on the Right to Strike through Bill C39. Together across the Private, Public & Trades sectors we will fight to protect the rights of workers!

Oct 1st, the OFL & ONIWG came together for our conference Rise up for Injured and Ill Workers. Drawing on the lived experience of workers injured or made ill on the job as well as subject matter experts, our program provided information on issues around claims suppression and occupational disease.

When a student discloses harm, how we respond matters. This World Teachers’ Day, join educators, students & partners for The CARE Model™ Guide, a resource for responding to student disclosures of sexual harassment & assault. October 5, 12 - 1 PM Free Zoom webinar us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Mark Carney's government thinks that "Elbows Up" will protect Canada but expects that workers should not have the full rights of free collective bargaining. Let's show the federal and provincial government that the way workers and communities win is with "Feet in the Street"! Join a rally tomorrow!

Remembrance without action is not reconciliation. This September 30, we honour Survivors & the children who never came home & unite with Indigenous workers & communities fighting for sovereignty, justice, land, & water. Read the OFL's full statement: Truth Demands Action. ofl.ca/national-day...

Mark Carney believes that workers are ok with his Bill interfering with the Right to Strike.  Let’s show him how wrong he is! Join us this Friday October 2nd 2026 430pm  MP Aslam Rama’s Office 25 Charlton Ave E Hamilton

Ontario needs $10-a-day child care, decent wages for child care workers, & more spaces for families. Workers and families deserve better than a deal that stalls progress. The fight for universal, affordable, public child care continues. Read the OCBCC statement: childcareontario.org/advocates-sl...

This morning was brought « sweet solidarity » to the striking workers ofOPSEU L276 - OSFHT who have been holding the line for 19 weeks! Check out how you can send a message to Sylvia Jones and Executive Director Rona Cobean to get back to the table and deliver a deal that works for workers.

President Laura Walton joined Grey Bruce Labour Council President Kevin Smith and Vice President Dave Trumble at a dinner celebrating the labour councils 70th anniversary! The stories and history of this labour council is a reminder that it is when workers join together, we win for our communities.

On Saturday night, we joined community and labour allies at Toronto’s Take Back The Night rally and march to raise our voices against gender-based and sexual violence. Together, we march, organize and demand action. #TBTN #WeBelieveSurvivors

The Ontario Federation of Labour is warning the federal government that workers will not stand by while Ottawa doubles down on a mechanism that allows the government to shut down legal strikes & weakening workers’ power at the bargaining table. Read the full statement here: ofl.ca/ontario-work...

Ontario Labour: we need you at River Run 2026. 📍 Grange Park, Toronto, Sept 23, 2026 | 12PM A strong presence of labour supporters shows that our movement stands behind Indigenous justice and holds organizations accountable for environmental protection. Learn more: ofl.ca/labours-role...

Join us for a special screening of the classic 1980 workplace satire "9 to 5"! Before the film, we'll host a powerful panel discussion addressing systemic sexism in the workplace, pay equity, harassment, child care, and women's leadership in unions. Register here: ofl.ca/9-to-5-movie...

Connecting with workers where they live, work & play is one of the pillars of the OFL’s Power Plan. Participating in CUPE 1287s Day in the Park provided us with the opportunity to have those connections! It was great to chat with members & the community of Niagara about the OFL & our affiliates!

Building a stronger Ontario demands that we have the most skilled workers! IOUE has invested in ensuring they are producing the best Operating Engineers with the opening of the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario. Thank you for the invitation to the ribbon cutting!

So great to connect with the amazing members of USW in Hamilton - the town that Steel built! From community support like their Operation Backpack to unwavering support to their labour siblings in the area, these workers understand the importance for showing up and making a difference.

Proud to join Ramzi Abdi and the Waterloo District Labour Council for the "Take Back the Night" gathering and march last night. Powerful speakers, strong community support ending with a well attended march of women and allies demanding an end to sexual violence and intimate partner violence.

Prevention Link Instructors and participants in Level 4 Return to Work course from OPSEU, OSSTF, UWO, UFCW, CPAA, CUPE & ONA displaying their solidarity for education workers & teachers.

OFL officers, staff and Prevention Link staff displaying their solidarity for the 275000 teachers & education workers fighting for publicly delivered, publicly funded education!

Ontario Education United! Across the province, over 250,000 workers & allies are proudly displaying their solidarity. The OFL was pleased to join CUPE 1328 in downtown Toronto today, talking with parents & community about the fight to protect publicly funded, publicly delivered education!

Today is the deadline to register for the OFLxONIWG Injured and Ill Worker Conference on October 1st! Don’t miss your chance to hear about and discuss claims suppression, psych entitlement issues, a Sudbury occupational disease cluster, the WSIB layoffs, and more. Registration ofl.ca/event/injure...

On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Labour, representing 54 unions and one million workers across this province, congratulations on your appointment as Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Click to read the full letter: ofl.ca/open-letter-...

Only one more day to register for the OFLxONIWG Injured and Ill Worker Conference on October 1st! Deadline to register is tomorrow, September 15: See here to get your tickets here: ofl.ca/event/injure...

Last night President Laura Walton brought greetings to CUPW Ontario region leaders & activists at their Education Workshop weekend! A special highlight was Prevention Link staff Jody Jones presenting the Prevention Link activist award to Lina McLean - Regional Education & Organization Officer.

Today the OFL was invited to the grand opening of The Society’s Oshawa office. Today’s event celebrated by local politicians, community members and labour friends, shows the commitment that workers from OPG, Hydro One and Legal Aid are making to the Durham Community. Congratulations on your space!

Flipping pancakes to fuel the flipping of the riding! President Laura Spencer Walton was joined by workers & community members at a Pancake breakfast to kick off a neighbourhood canvass for Monique Taylor - Hamilton East Stoney Creek ONDP! Monique is the voice that Hamilton needs in Queen's Park!

📣 Registration is now live! 🚨🚨📣 We are co-hosting an all-day Injured and Ill Worker Conference on October 1, 2026. make sure you register today! ofl.ca/event/injure...

Congratulations to Stephen MacIsaac, recipient of the 2026 OFL/Union Savings First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Circle Indigenous Bursary! We were pleased to present him with a $5,000 cheque toward his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Thanks to Union Savings for helping make this bursary possible.

This week, we had the chance to stand with USW 7135 on their picket line at National Steel Car. This employer is attempting to undermine the health and safety rights of these workers. These individuals have the right to work and return home safely. Shout out to CUPE 7800 for the ice cream.

We traveled to show our support for the small yet determined picket line in Niagara, where USW L14241-01 at Salit Steel has been striking since June 24, 2026. These workers are defending their hard-earned RRSP contributions & addressing other critical issues that the employer is trying to reduce.

Tuesday evening, OFL Secretary Treasurer Ahmad Gaied, along with CLC and various community activists, took to the streets in Beaches East-York to show their support for Shannon Devine for Beaches—East!

What an amazing night to get out with OSBCU - CSCSO education workers canvassing throughout Paul Calandra's riding! While the Ford government wants to spend taxpayer dollars on ads attacking teachers and education workers, the workers hit the pavement to talk to the community.

Please note this event has been postponed, watch for a future date.

Please join us on Thursday  August 6, 2026 in Hamilton to support the 4000 striking OPSEU SEFPO Development Service Sector workers who are now in their 11th week of strike! Please register here for this event. Register here: www.cognitoforms.com/OntarioFeder...

OFL officers, Laura Walton, Ahmad Gaied and Michael Hamilton were on the line this morning to support West Jet workers! One would think that the airline industry would recognize the need to pay workers for all time worked! Just a year ago Air Canada workers went on strike over the same issue!

Today the OFL joined affiliates to celebrate a Toronto Caribbean Carnival! A celebration and display of culture, community and rich in history! It was amazing to connect with so many workers on floats and on da road! Happy Caribana!

Young Workers Conference If you are a young worker in a precarious / non-unionized employment situation & are looking to better understand the role unions play in improving working conditions, protecting workers rights & building power in the workplace. Join us www.cognitoforms.com/OntarioFeder...

That’s a wrap on the CLC Summer School in Hamilton! President Laura Walton provided closing remarks encouraging workers to get engaged in the election process at all levels and stages! Congratulations to the graduates of the Summer 2026 Cohort and shout out to the all who made the week possible.

We are proud to recognize UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. #WomenPowerWork #IWD2026

We are proud to recognize Ontario Native Women’s Association as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. #WomenPowerWork #IWD2026

We are proud to recognize Rainbow Health Ontario as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. #WomenPowerWork #IWD2026

We are proud to recognize Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. #WomenPowerWork #IWD2026

We are proud to recognize Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. #WomenPowerWork #IWD2026

We are proud to recognize Ontario Equal Pay Coalition as one of the recipients of a donation from the OFL International Women’s Day 2026 "Women Power Work" campaign. Thank you for the important work you do every day. @equalpaycoalition.bsky.social

A pleasure to join members of the community, labour movement and beyond for the official campaign launch for Fatima Shaban in SSW. Fatima has been working hard in her community, around issues important to their everyday lives. Now she is putting forward that devotion to be the community voice at QP

The Canadian Labour Congress - Ontario Region Women's Summer school wrapped today! President Laura Walton provided closing remarks empowering attendees to use their voice, take up space and support each other! Congratulations to the graduates of the Summer 2026 Cohort!

Together, we showed the power of pride, solidarity, and collective action. Thank you ATU Canada for your support and for helping make labour’s presence at Toronto Pride shine.

Cheers to IAM Union District 78 and Local 2413 for being part of an unforgettable Toronto Pride Parade! Your support made a meaningful impact and helped ensure a strong and vibrant labour presence.