On Oct 14, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) delivered a workshop at USW Canada’s inaugural Racial Justice Summit in Langley, BC. A joint project of ACLA’s British Columbia and Ontario Chapters, the workshop featured ACLA’s travelling exhibit. Participants explored historical and contemporary anti-Asian racism in Canada, examined how Asian labour and anti-Asian racism have … Read more
Today, ACLA joined more than 50 activists at a Community Breakfast and Rally in support of migrant farmworkers at the Ontario Food Terminal. The demonstration criticized Canada’s National Food Security Strategy for directing billions in support to corporate agricultural employers while failing to protect the migrant farmworkers who sustain our food system. By sharing a … Read more
Members of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) visited the Toronto picket line to show solidarity with striking Oxfam Canada workers represented by CUPE Local 2722. The strike centres on key workers’ rights issues, including leave provisions for gender-affirming care and for workers experiencing sexual and gender-based violence, as well as protecting a cost-of-living adjustment … 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
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
Remembering and Forgetting; Rooted in Indigenous Struggles PANELISTS:Jojo Geronimo, Winnie Ng, Gyal Lo, Elizabeth Ha MODERATOR:Chris Ramsaroop OPSEU Downtown Membership Centre20 August, 2025 • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST31 Wellesley Street E., Toronto Refreshments will be served ACLA is proud to host an insightful and timely presentation by Jojo Geronimo, Dr. Gyal Lo, Elizabeth … Read more