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
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
ACLA BC was interviewed about our upcoming May 17 events, Asian Heritage Month and more. Listen at this link to 1680 The Crow – BCIT Broadcast Centre’s all-talk radio station. The interview begins at 14:40. Link above not working? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2452087657
Vancouver, British Columbia – May 2, 2025 – Today, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance of BC (ACLA-BC) joins in observing this Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning, declared in honour of the victims of the tragic mass casualty event at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver last weekend. We stand in deep solidarity with the entire … Read more