As we continue to expand on International Women’s Day, we asked Olena Sokolova for her perspective on women within unionism and the importance of collective bargaining. Olena is an ATU 583 Shop Steward who has also spent quite a lot … Read More
An Interview with Cheryl Lundvall – ATU 583 Shop Steward and Women’s Committee Member We wanted to take an opportunity to expand on International Women’s Day, which took place March 8th, 2026, to ask some in depth questions to a … Read More
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the history, contributions, and experiences of Black communities past and present. In Canada, this year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, making it an important moment to reflect on … Read More
Solidarity is the foundation of Union strength. At its core, it means that when we stand together, united in the pursuit of better wages, safer working conditions, and fair treatment we have power. The power of solidarity has driven significant … Read More
World Mental Health Day – October 10th, 2024 Statistics Canada reports as of 2022 that over 5 million Canadians (18% of our population) who are aged 15 or older met the criteria for a mood, substance use or anxiety disorder … Read More
As we posted about late last week (found HERE) the plans for the Green Line have come to a halt. A rally to reinstate the Green Line took place at City Hall today, and our Executive Board Member for Community … Read More
Black History Month 2024 – Stanley Grizzle (1918 to 2016) In 1938, Stanley Grizzle played a pivotal role in establishing the Young Men’s Negro Association of Toronto, marking the commencement of his dedicated advocacy for the rights of Black Canadians. … Read More
Prior to 1971 Maternity leave did not exist in Canada. A new mother would have two options, either return to work immediately after the birth of the child, or she would have to leave her job so her position could … Read More
It may interest you to know that the World Health Organization estimates that one in eight people worldwide are living with mental health conditions. This is a staggering number and tells us that the care of our mental wellbeing is … Read More
The RAND decision, delivered by Justice Ivan Rand in 1946, stands as a landmark ruling that has significantly helped Unions and contributed to the strength of organized labour in Canada. This pivotal decision, often referred to as the Rand Formula, … Read More