ACLA Ontario 
RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE Join us for a film screening for Asian Heritage Month. More about Tiger Spirit here: https://www.nfb.ca/film/tiger_spirit/ Screening: Monday, May 25th, 2026 – 6:00-8:00PM 180 Brodie Drive, Unit #4 York Catholic TeachersRichmond Hill This documentary tells the story of modern Korea, a nation divided in half. The psychic scar shared … Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Unity Rally Sat March 28, 2026 @ 11:30am Dentonia Park (Dentonia Park Ave & Thyra Ave) Close to Victoria Park subway station, Toronto A rising climate of hate-racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism – threatens the safety and unity of our communities. We refuse division and stand together in … Read more
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