OFL shocked that new stay-at-home orders fail to include guaranteed paid sick days TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is shocked that new COVID-19 emergency measures announced today fail to include critical workers’ protections...

Thomson Rogers' Response to Premier Ford's Proposed Legislation to Protect LTC Home Operators Toronto, ON, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 20, 2020, the Ford Government announced proposed legislation that will protect long-term care home operators against negligence claims by...

Ford Government should immediately repeal Bill 124, after Manitoba Court strikes down similar wage restraint legislation as unconstitutional, says Ontario Federation of Labour TORONTO, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario unions are renewing their call for the Ford government to repeal Ontario’s wage control legislation (Bill 124), after a court ruling struck down a...

Without providing access to paid emergency leave, Ford’s COVID-19 legislation misses the mark, says Ontario Federation of Labour TORONTO, March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In these unprecedented times, the government of Ontario must put the health and safety of all workers and the public first. The OFL is hopeful that the...

$15 minimum wage coming January 1, 2019 -- Ontario Workers launch the “15 Week Countdown to $15” with a Provincial Day of Action TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 20 provincial ridings will see local actions on Saturday, September 15, kicking off the “15 Week Countdown” to Ontario’s $15 minimum wage, coming...