ACLA Ontario 
Members of ACLA joined striking workers on the picket line on March 14 in Oakville, walking alongside OPSEU/SEFPO Local 249 members at Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS), who have been on strike since November 19, 2025, after the employer’s aggressive actions in bargaining, refusal to meaningfully negotiate, and ongoing workplace conditions that created serious … Read more
On March 5, 2026, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) returned to the New One: Learning Without Borders Community Fair at New College, University of Toronto. The annual event brings together grassroots organizations and students in a space dedicated to community building and social justice. ACLA’s booth drew students eager to learn about the role … Read more
ACLA Ontario, along with Injured Workers Action for Justice, Justicia for Migrant Workers, and IAVGO came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse. This gathering honoured traditional festivities while reaffirming a shared commitment to justice, dignity, and equity for all workers. The event brought together injured workers, migrant … Read more
Dear ACLA members and allies, 2025 was a difficult and yet inspiring year. Airline flight attendant workers almost brought us to a nationwide general strike, backed by strong public support and a growing antagonism against corporate elites and their agents in government. The fight reminded each of us about the power of working people when … Read more
The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) mourns the passing of Kent Wong, a visionary leader, educator, and founder of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). Kent was a tireless advocate for workers’ rights, racial justice, and immigrant empowerment whose influence crossed borders and generations. In 1997, Canadian labour activists Gayle Nye and Winnie Ng … Read more
Join ACLA BC and Ontario as we celebrate our 25th anniversary online! Nov 15, 2025 10:30am PT/1:30 PM ET. Register HERE. Join us as we explore questions of labour and racial justice, featuring ACLA union leaders and guest speakers who are advancing worker justice within their communities and beyond.
The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) – Ontario Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary with a community picnic at Dufferin Grove Park in Toronto. Friends, allies, and supporters gathered to mark the milestone with food, conversation, and reflection on ACLA’s history and impact. The event featured remarks from Winnie Ng and Salmaan Khan, who presented findings … Read more
RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE Date: Friday May 23, 2025Time: 7 p.m.Location: OPSEU SEFPO, 31 Wellesley St. East, Toronto Date: Wednesday May 28, 2025Time: 7p.m.Location: York Catholic Teachers OCETA, 180 Brodie Drive Unit 4, Richmond Hill Exclusion: Beyond the Silence is a documentary that reveals the human impact of a discriminatory immigration policy that … Read more
May 2025 — This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) — a milestone that honours a quarter-century of grassroots organizing, advocac, and unwavering commitment to building racial justice, inclusive workplaces, and representation in Canada’s labour movement. Established in 2000, ACLA has grown into a national voice for Asian Canadian … Read more
Dear ACLA members and allies, As we come to the end of 2024, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance would like to share some highlights from the year with you. 2024 has been a challenging year on multiple fronts, reminding us once again how crucial it is that we educate, agitate, and organize. Over this year, … Read more