Unifor Local 27 Retirees Chapter

(Toronto, Ontario) – Over 30,000 protesters descended on Maple Leaf Gardens this afternoon as Liberal Party delegates prepared to elect the next Premier of Ontario. Coming from every corner of the province and every walk of life, the protest marked the largest opposition the party has faced since forming government in 2003. “We are here to tell the new Premier of Ontario that you cannot lead this province unless fairness, equality and workers’ rights are central to your economic strategy,” said OFL President Sid Ryan to a thronging crowd at Toronto’s Allan Gardens. “Today’s rally is a testament to the Liberal’s largest opposition – the people of Ontario.”

The Friends of the Thames would like to Thank All our Volunteers and Sponsors During the last 13 years, 1000's of environmentally concerned volunteers, landowners, clubs, organizations and municipalities have pulled together on Earth Week to help clean up sections of the Thames River watershed. This year almost 500 volunteers cleaned up and "Adopted" 200 km of our Canadian Heritage River. If you would like to help the 'Friends of the Thames" and show your appreciation for our Canadian Heritage River by making the Thames River cleaner and healthier, come out and clean up your favourite spot. London Only but all communities can help. I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and staying cool. There has been a lot of focus on the Thames River later with the low water level. Garbage and debris that our volunteers couldn't see or reach this spring is now visible. If you and some of more volunteers would like to participate on Thursday it would be very much appreciated. Please don't feel obligated as we have all done more than our share of keeping the Thames River clean. This is a unique year with the low water levels.

The project to form a new Canadian union (building on the existing strengths of the CAW and the CEP) is off to a very busy start this New Year

On Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., join Ontarians in protest as we stand together to defend democratic and economic rights.

Demand good jobs, public services, workers’ rights, and the recall of the legislature! The Ontario government has been shut down while workers’ rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting families.

"The Proposal Committee established by the CAW and the CEP to develop a plan for a new Canadian union held its sixth meeting in Toronto last week. This was its first meeting after the strong endorsements that were given to the New Union proposal at the recent conventions of both organizations."

"The Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP) are working towards creating a new union, including developing a new name and logo. On Monday, January 7, you’ll be invited to take a moment to let us know your opinions and ideas and participate in the first part of this exciting process."

In July of 2012, Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak posted a four-part blog about his party's "Path to Prosperity" white paper.

Sid Ryan, President of the Ontario Federation Labour, has posted part one of his three part reply: When Hudak Says "Flexible" Labour, He Really Means "Cheap".