TYRLC 150 years

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Welcome to Labour 150, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s 150th Anniversary website. As we celebrate this milestone, we hope that you enjoy these inspiring stories and the lessons they offer for today. Together, we are building the power of people to win justice and a better world.

Profiles of Courage: James "Jimmie" Simpson

Read our first Profile of Courage featuring the story of James "Jimmie" Simpson. Stay tuned for more inspiring leaders in the labour movement.

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Watch Maria - the only Canadian movie ever made about a union organizing drive.

Directed by Allan King, Maria tells the story of immigrant women in Toronto's textile industry.

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Metro Days of Action - 25 Years Later

On October 25, 2021, we celebrated "When we walked on sunshine" with music, words, and inspiration. Learn more and watch the event.

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The Toronto Roots of Labour Day

Working people in Toronto have been on a remarkable journey since 1871. Each Labour Day, we honour those who laid the foundations for a movement that has been so much part of Toronto’s history.

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JOIN US BY SHARING YOUR STORIES, CREATIVITY & ATTENTION

Here are fun and creative ways you can help celebrate the Labour Council’s 150th anniversary: contests and more!

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THE JOURNEY – 150 YEARS OF WORKING TOGETHER FOR JUSTICE

This year – 2021 – marks the 150th anniversary of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council. The learnings from this journey are more than just history.

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Workers Fighting for Justice Since 1871

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What have unions ever done for us? (UK)

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Dr. Bromley Lloyd Armstrong
"I see before me a new generation of thinkers and a community of activists. If you become an agent of change, the rewards will be beyond measure."