Tag: Solidarity
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Join the Protest in Toronto Against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law
Stand up for human rights as we come together to support the Ugandan diaspora in Toronto! This weekend, queer people and allies are rallying in support of Uganda and LGBTQ2S+ rights, as the country faces severe anti-homosexuality laws. When: April 2nd, 2023, at 3pm Where: Dundas Square, Toronto
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Celebrate International Day of Pink in style with the OPSEU/SEFPO Day of Pink t-shirt!
The International Day of Pink is coming up on April 12, 2023, and we’ve got some exciting news. We’ve just released a new line of Day of OPSEU/SEPFO Pink t-shirts that you can order to show your support on the big day! The International Day of Pink is an annual event for schools, workplaces and…
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Durham rally against hate to support the LGBTQIA+ community
Anti-trans groups are planning a demonstration of hate in Durham and OSSTF organisers are calling for community members, trade unions, educators, and allies to show up for a counter-protest of unity and love! Come stand up against homophobia, transphobia, and hate! Let’s send a clear message to groups like the Durham Region Freedom Fighters and…
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Come together against hate and support the Durham LGBTQIA+ community
Anti-trans groups are planning a demonstration of hate in Durham and OSSTF organisers are calling for community members, trade unions, educators, and allies to show up for a counter-protest of unity and love! Come stand up against homophobia, transphobia, and hate! Let’s send a clear message to groups like the Durham Region Freedom Fighters and…
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WATCH – Leader of the ‘new school’ labour movement Chris Smalls at the Enough Is Enough Toronto & York Region Launch
We’re facing a cost-of-living crisis and we need to turn the growing anger and frustration into action. And the way to do that is to get organized. Tonight, Chris Smalls – founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union – will join the Enough Is Enough: Toronto & York Region Launch to talk about how…
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International Women’s Day Rally and March: Toronto, March 4
Join us in solidarity this Saturday, March 4th at the International Women’s Day Rally and March, as we take to the streets to stand with all women, in our fight against oppression and gender inequality here at home and around the world! March and rally details – Saturday, March 4, 2023 10:30 a.m. – Equal…
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Alliston Rally to support local union leaders fired for raising Health & Safety concerns
ALLISTON, ON – Workers, community members, and allies will hold a public rally to protest the recent firing of three Developmental Service workers by the Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS). The three workers had their positions terminated by CLASS management after raising concerns about the health and safety of workers at the organization.…
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Take the survey: Add your voice to help protect the Greenbelt and repeal Doug Ford’s Bill 23
Communities across Ontario, including municipalities, NGOs, affordable housing advocates, and environmental groups, are speaking out against Doug Ford’s attack on the Greenbelt and you are invited to have your say in an important survey on the environment, housing, and Ontario public policy, which is being conducted by SPR Associates. Doug Ford’s Bill 23 destroys the…
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‘Enough is Enough!’: Join the campaign to fight the cost-of-living crisis
The cost of living crisis in Ontario is getting increasingly worse. Ontarians are struggling to pay for food and housing, while big corporations take advantage of inflation to rake in record profits. On January 28, OPSEU/SEFPO is joining the Ontario Federation of Labour, workers and their unions across Ontario tell the government: Enough is Enough!…
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OPSEU/SEFPO joins the Ontario Health Coalition at rally to protect public health care
OPSEU/SEFPO members joined the Ontario Health Coalition at a rally in Toronto on December 12. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick and Hospital Professionals Division Chair Sara Labelle were among the speakers calling on the government to properly fund public health care, to prevent further worker burnout and give Ontarians the health care they need. “This…
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Tell Ford: Respect Rights. Respect Workers. Don’t appeal the Bill 124 court decision.
The decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to strike down Doug Ford’s Bill 124 is a major victory for workers’ rights and human rights. Now we’re calling on the Ford government to accept the court’s decision, respect workers and sit down with public sector labour leaders to find solutions to the staffing crisis…
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Support Grassy Narrows First Nation: Join the event to honour 20 years of the Grassy Narrows blockade!
Twenty years ago Grassy Narrows youth said ‘enough is enough’ and on December 2, 2002 they laid down in front of logging trucks and sparked the longest standing blockades in Canada. On December 2, 2022 at 12 p.m. EST you can tune in online to join Grassy Narrows people as they feast in honour of…
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Join the event to honour 20 years of the Grassy Narrows blockade!
Twenty years ago Grassy Narrows youth said ‘enough is enough’ and on December 2, 2002 they laid down in front of logging trucks and sparked the longest standing blockades in Canada. On December 2, 2022 at 12 p.m. EST you can tune in online to join Grassy Narrows people as they feast in honour of…