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
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
On March 6, 2025, the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) took part in the community fair hosted by New One: Learning Without Borders at New College, University of Toronto. The event provided an opportunity for students to connect with grassroots organizations and gain insights into social justice movements in Canada. New One is a first-year … Read more
ACLA Ontario along with Injured Workers Action for Justice came together on Feb 2 to celebrate the Year of the Snake. As communities across Ontario and Canada welcome the Year of the Snake, this gathering will not only honour traditional festivities but also reaffirm the commitment to fighting for justice, dignity, and equity for all … 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
Join ACLA along with our community and labour partners for the documentary screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown. Filmmaker Karen Cho will be available after the screening to discuss current land struggles and issues in Chinatown. All are welcome to attend. Register by emailing jhuang@labourcouncil.ca. What: Documentary screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown … Read more
When: Saturday March 23, 2024, 11:30 amWhere: Toronto Chinese Consulate, 240 St George St, TorontoWhy: Emergency Protest Against Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation The Toronto Association for Democracy in China (TADC) strongly condemns Hong Kong government’s Article 23 of the Basic Law. Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed the new national security law on Tuesday that … Read more
Dear ACLA Members and Allies, As we near the end of 2023, we reflect on a year of important victories but also deeply disturbing developments; one of the most disturbing of which is the ongoing siege of Gaza and the genocide of Palestinians throughout the holiday season. More than ever we must commit ourselves to … Read more
Join ACLA and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Chinese Workers Network for a social event with food and refreshments, and a presentation about the relationship between Chinese diaspora and Indigenous People. WHAT: Mid-Autumn Festival Socialwith a commemoration of Truth and Reconciliation Day WHEN: Sunday, October 1 – 11:30am to 1:30pm LOCATION: OPSEU Membership … Read more