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The Caregivers’ Action Centre gathering

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Where: 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223, Toronto (Spadina & Bloor) When: December 10, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.   The Caregivers’ Action Centre is happy to invite you all to join us and celebrate with us. We have entertainers that will put smiles on our faces. For those who have love for music… we do … Read more

Come and support migrant farm workers rights to live and be part of our communities!

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When: December 13, 2011 at 5:00pm Where: Norfolk County Administration Building Council Chambers 50 Colborne St. South Simcoe, ON N3Y 4H3 On December 13, 2011, Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW) is urging community members and allies to attend this important county council meeting and support the rights of migrant workers to live in our communities. … Read more

People’s Court Finds Harper Guilty!

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Oct 20th – ACLA, CBTU and LATUC held a popular trial to charge Stephen Harper and his corporate and political partners for crimes against the people. Special witnesses came forward to provide testimonies and evidence towards the charges. The people watched as one witness after the other talked about the systematic violation of our economic, … Read more

MING PAO SOLIDARITY PICKET TUESDAY OCTOBER 18TH

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Next Tuesday morning (October 18th) there will be a solidarity picket for striking employees of Ming Pao newspaper in Scarborough, starting at 8:00 am at 1355 Huntingwood Dr west of McCowan.  The 140-member bargaining unit went out on September 21st to achieve a first contract. They deserve your support! Strike support for the Toronto Ming … Read more

Rally for Everyone April 9, 2011

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The 10,000 person rally on April 9th showed that the people of Toronto are calling on City Hall and Mayor Rob Ford to show respect for all – not just a select few.

The next event to watch for is on Thursday, April 26th, when the City’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will decide on the Mayor’s proposal to privatize all recycling and garbage collection west of Yonge Street. The majority of the committee are expected to go along with his plan, even though the numbers don’t make sense. The cost of collection in Toronto averages $79 per ton, lower than the Ontario average of $103 and far less than private collection in other GTA municipalities.

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Myth of the Ethnic Vote

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Does the ‘ethnic vote’ exist? If it does, will it have any political clout in the 2 March elections? Nick Economou examines the complexities of the ethnic lobby and its potential. Read the article http://www.multiculturalaustralia.edu.au/doc/economou_1.pdf

OFL Workers of Colour Assembly – March 25 & 26

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Workers of Colour Assembly/Educational March 25 & 26, 2011 OFL Building, 15 Gervais Drive, Auditorium, Toronto   This will be the first ever OFL Workers of Colour Assembly/Educational organized by the OFL Workers of Colour Committee co-sponsored by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Latin American Trade Unionists Coalition and Asian Canadian Labour Alliance.  For … Read more