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A LABOUR DAY UNLIKE ANY OTHER It was Labour Day with a difference! For decades, the annual Labour Day parade features thousands of union members from all walks of life taking to the streets and marching to the Canadian National Exhibition. It’s a great way to finish the parade – families taking their kids on the rides, and others quenching their thirst and catching up with friends. But on July 20th the CNE Board of Lamport Stadium instead of the Ex. Governors locked out IATSE Local 58 At the stadium there were childrens members with the intent of busting activities, a beer tent provided by their union agreement. IATSE the Wolfpack Rugby Team, and live members set up and operate sound, music by The Special Interest Group. lighting and audiovisual equipment for We hope this is a once in a lifetime all the shows and sports events at the experience – and that next year we will Ex, and management brought in strike- be back at the Ex where IATSE has a breakers from Alberta and Quebec to fair collective agreement. do their work at the CNE. Shamefully, Thanks to all the marshals and Mayor fully supported the volunteers, and the Labour Council lockout and blocked attempts by staff who did double duty to make progressive City Councillors to achieve sure the parade went on without a a resolution. (Send him a message at hitch. www.58lockedout.com) LABOUR DAY AWARDS: So Labour Council made other plans. Best Turnout – IATSE (International We had invited the $15+Fairness Association of Theatrical Stage Campaign to be at the front of the Employees) parade, and IATSE was given pride of place in the lead section. The parade Best Float – OPSEU ( Public marched to the IATSE picket lines on Sector Employees Union)

Dufferin Street for a spirited show of Most Spirited – ATU 113 Marchers salute IATSE58 members locked out of solidarity, then turned and went to (Amalgamated Transit Union) the CNE 4 FALL | 2018 EDITORIAL IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS WE MUST KEEP CALM – AND DRIVE THE BUS!

Euphoric, demoralized, tired, energized, confused. Those are reactions that each one of us has probably experienced in the last few months. The chaos created by and his Conservative government can drive people to the brink of paralysis. Ironically, Doug Ford says City some are sneakier than others. Council is dysfunctional. He ought to We are dealing today with a know – he made it that way when he Conservative government that shows and his brother ran the show from 2010 signs of wanting to run the province to 2014. Today, although it could be without the niceties of democratic more effective with a progressive mayor checks and balances. Use of the now and more progressive councillors, it famous “notwithstanding clause” is just is actually quite functional. But now one example. Ford and his crew are Ford’s attention has turned to the very clear that for them democracy is province as a whole. And he is cheered about elections once every four years, on by advisors from Stephen Harper’s winner takes all, and everyone else government, Mike Harris’ government, to offer public programs and services. should just shut up until it’s time to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and They tell us that rapidly emerging vote again. But democracy is actually the Sun News Network. technologies are uncontrollable and about participation; the rule of law so Creating a crisis is something that neutral in how they operate, and that that no-one is above the law; checks capital is so mobile that it's behaviour Conservatives are good at: Not by and balances such as an independent accident, but on purpose. Remember should never be constrained. It’s the judiciary; separation of powers; equality next wave of “There is no alternative”. Naomi Klein’s book The Shock Doctrine? and many other principles. The current It talks about capitalism’s exploitation Premier wraps himself in a cloak of We need to challenge this nonsense. of crises to push through controversial populism while doing nothing for the Unfortunately, in today’s world where policies while citizens are too people, except get them buck a beer for the 1% hold power, they benefit from emotionally and physically distracted a few weeks. technology – the richest 1% now owns by disasters or upheavals to mount an half the world’s wealth. In Canada, effective resistance. It takes time and energy to resist right the top 100 CEOs have already earned wing populists and bullies, and to nd Mike Harris’ Ontario Conservative $50,000 by noon on January 2 each continue struggling for what’s good and year. Obscene. government used this tactic in the right. It is easier to do that when we 1990s, for example when his Education When we challenge the status quo, understand how connected are the fights Minister John Snobelen openly flaunted and especially when we fight against in which we are engaged. It’s about his management technique as a way of changes that will make things worse, power: Who should have power – the making significant changes. Snobelen’s we need to see the connections between 1% or the 99%? goals? Reduce the power of teachers’ them. The fight against Bills 5 and unions to defend public education and After the second world war, in much 31 (the erroneously-named Better their own working conditions; close of the global north, workers fought to Local Government Act) will also help schools; centralize curriculum; and benefit from their productivity increases. us elect the progressive municipal impose an unworkable funding formula. But business didn’t like that; and starting candidates we need by letting union in the 1980s demanded that workers Many of our families arrived in this members see who’s on their side. tighten their belts and let capital operate place we call Canada in response to Participating in labour canvasses disruptions back home. Economic, without constraints in the hope that for municipal candidates help us all social, justice and environmental wealth might trickle down. We heard understand the issues that ordinary challenges drove us away. Many were that “There is no alternative”. people are concerned about, moves fleeing the despotic regimes of “strong Today, austerity measures continue as soft Ford supporters away from him, men” in every continent. Totalitarian private capital convinces governments to and strengthens our analysis and governments emerge in different ways; starve themselves of the revenue needed commitment. Visiting MPP’s offices to LABOURACTION 5 protect Bill 148 and other labour rights the working class, trying to shape a his Conservative government in four with our allies in 15 and Fairness, and better world for themselves, their co- years. a couple of days later attending a TTC workers and the world. Together and in What do we need to do in the middle Riders rally to prevent uploading and solidarity with each other is how we will of chaos? Figure out our game plan, privatizing subways or a protest to stop win the struggles. our map to success. Be flexible so we’re health care cuts, helps us understand We can fight. We must. We owe it to ready to respond to emergencies. But that big business is going to fight for our children, and their children, to our don’t let the chaos makers decide the higher profits at our expense. Showing neighbours’ children. We need to do route we take. In the words of a couple solidarity with IATSE by not crossing it smartly. We will. Let us stay active of fabulous labour leaders: “Drive the the picket line on Labour Day and and stay committed. Each of us will go bus ourselves.” paying tribute to labour and human through emotional ups and downs in rights leader Bromley Armstrong means this chaotic time. But we will come out Susan McMurray, Executive Assistant, Toronto & we honour those who are members of stronger. We will defeat Doug Ford and York Region Labour Council

Standing Up For Democracy in Simon Archer from Goldblatt Partners laid out several legal problems with Bill 5, some of which became the basis for the Toronto and Ontario successful court challenge of the Bill later in August. On a sweltering August evening, over 700 people crowded Since local democracy is closely linked to residents’ quality into Toronto’s Metropolitan United Church for a public of life, representatives from three community organizations meeting to defend democracy. Two days earlier, Ford’s spoke about how they are confronting Ford’s plans to cut Conservative government passed Bill 5 (the so-called Better programs, services and worker protection. The Toronto Local Government Act), an unprecedented attack on local Environmental Alliance, ACORN, and 15 and Fairness democracy. Bill 5 will unilaterally reduce Toronto’s City are working hard to protect Toronto’s climate action plan, Council from 47 to 25 seats. affordable housing, and the planned minimum wage increase Toronto & York Region Labour Council and Progress Toronto along with other labour and employment standards. organized the event in just nine days, in collaboration with Talented jazz singer Tabby Johnson was accompanied by several community allies. award-winning musician David Warrack in closing the public Former Toronto Mayor , now a Liberal Senator, meeting with a rousing “stand-up” song. shot down Ford’s publicly-stated reasons for interfering in Toronto’s election in mid-game. Rounding out the political NOTE: Bill 5 was judged unconstitutional on August 31st. On September panel were Scarborough Southwest NDP MPP Doly Begum, 12th a panel of judges determined that Toronto’s election should nonetheless and Jennifer Arp, Vice-Chair of the Toronto District School proceed under a 25-ward system. A final decision about the legality of Bill 5 Board. will be made later in 2018.

LabourACTION is a publication of the CONNECT + FOLLOW + SHARE Toronto & York Region Labour Council that is published several times a year. Stay connected with Twitter & Facebook Follow @torontolabour Got feedback? Comment on an article? Like facebook.com/labourcouncil Story ideas? Visit labourcouncil.ca for video, articles, Email: [email protected] press releases & more! www.labourcouncil.ca WORK FOR JUSTICE Unions were first formed to uphold the dignity of workers and to counter the abuse of power in the workplace. Since the earliest days, unions have also fought for social justice and for democracy – the ability of working people to affect the decisions that shape our lives. Through collective bargaining and democratic struggles, we have won the gains that are crucial to our quality of life – decent work, public healthcare, quality education, social programs and public services. Those still need to be improved, but many of these achievements are now under threat. Here in Ontario and across the world, conservative politicians are using their power to benefit the wealthiest 1% . Doug Ford and his MPP’s plan to re-shape Ontario, masking their actions in populist slogans. It’s up to all of us to challenge their real agenda. Who Benefits and Who Loses? The real elites in Canada are not defined by what kind of coffee they drink, but by the money and power they have. The families of CEO’s have 4,400 times more wealth than average Canadians, and that’s just not fair. Doug Ford rails against “downtown elites” but reduces taxes for billionaires while dismantling workers’ rights - and cancelling the scheduled $15 wage for over a million people. What do the Slogans Mean? When Ford Conservatives say “open for business” what they mean is no limits to employer abuse, no rules for temp agencies, and making it harder for workers to join unions. When they attack “carbon tax” that translates into immediate job loss and no action on climate change. When they say “smaller government” they intend to strip assets, privatize public services, and reduce social programs – all while giving more tax breaks to the rich. Stand for Dignity! Creating a snitch line to punish any worker doing their job is an affront to human dignity. Targeting refugees is meant to turn us against each other - but this is a country where almost all of our families came as immigrants or refugees. When young people can’t earn enough to put a roof over their head because corporations are allowed to pay poverty wages - that’s simply wrong. Defend Democracy! Across the world, Conservatives have been changing the rules in order to reduce accountability to the public. When key decisions are made in the back rooms, bad things happen. Slashing elected representation is designed for one purpose - to reduce the ability of those who share our values to fight for justice. And that’s not fair. In the next four years, we must find the courage to speak out and mobilize against all injustice. Not just what affects us directly, but to always uphold our common humanity. An Injury to One is an Injury to All. September 2018 LABOURACTION 7 TEACHERS & STUDENTS TAKE ON FORD

On the first day of the new school year the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario announced legal action against the Ontario government over its repeal of the 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum and its anonymous parent 'snitch line.' The repeal takes curriculum back to Ontario to protest the move. “No 1998, but students need modern- ignorance, no hate, let’s not go back day information and answers to their to ’98,” shouted some hundreds of questions. The government's 'snitch students as they marched in Toronto’s line,' not only is a waste of public west end. Rallying to the slogan funds, but it ignores the systems #WeTheStudentsDoNotConsent already in place for parents and the students mobilized through educators to deal constructively with social media and among friends and concerns at the school level. classmates. It looks like a whole new On September 21st some 40,000 generation of activists are coming of students walked out of classes across age in Doug Ford’s Ontario. TRUTH TO POWER SHOCKING NEWS

Ontario’s environmental commissioner, Diane Saxe, issued It is no surprise that the line-by-line a new report slamming Doug Ford’s government for gutting review done by Ernst & Young for most of the province’s climate change programs saying it’s the Ford government comes up with “bad for our environment, bad for our health, and bad for suggestions for….you guessed it – business.” selling off public assets and privatizing The report sharply criticizes the Progressive Conservatives’ services! The multinational finance decision to repeal the cap-and-trade program to limit corporation helps investors take over greenhouse gas emissions. “Ontario has gutted most of its public services as part of their core climate change programs,” Saxe said. “Most of the cap-and- business. In fact, they even wrote a trade money was funding energy efficiency programs in book about it - Privatization: Investing in State-Owned Ontario communities – in schools, public housing, transit Enterprises Around the World. Who would imagine that and hospitals, for example – that would have reduced they of all people would make such recommendations? GHGs and saved millions of dollars in energy costs.” Or that the Ford Conservatives would ever expect such an outcome when they picked Ernst & Young. Simply The report shows that Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions shocking! in 2016 were the lowest since reporting began in 1990 and that in 2014 the province met its emissions-reduction target of six per cent below 1990 levels. Environmental groups including Greenpeace have launched a lawsuit against the Ford government for denying the rights of Ontarians to be consulted on the wholesale revision of the laws for combatting climate change. 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For more information, visit www.socialplanningtoronto.org EVERY VOTE COUNTS! The municipal The candidates endorsed by We want champions at City elections in 2018 have Labour Council have all gone Councils or School Boards to through a rigorous process fight for: been hijacked by the of interviews and careful Ford Conservatives – consideration of the strengths SERVICES TO EVERY but we cannot let them they would bring to public COMMUNITY hijack the outcome! office. With the arbitrary reduction of Toronto City TAX FAIRNESS It’s up to every one of Council to only 25 seats, there us to help elect more are many good people who HOUSING progressive voices than have been pushed aside by AFFORDABILITY ever to public office Doug Ford’s shameful abuse of power. We cannot afford to TRANSIT FOR ALL in Toronto and York lose proven leaders in tough Region. races. And we cannot afford to COMMUNITY have a majority of going along with an BENEFITS austerity or privatization agenda from either Queen’s INVESTMENT IN Park or the Mayor’s office. EDUCATION This is a one of the many SUSTAINABILITY reasons to support Jennifer Keesmaat for . SOCIAL JUSTICE Canada’s largest city can only prosper if there is a strong JOBS AND foundation of public services ECONOMIC and a recognition of the DEVELOPMENT growing economic disparities that need to be tackled, and PROTECTION OF a strong commitment to THE PUBLIC GOOD equity. In York Region, similar issues face the voters. Labour It’s up to all of us to Council’s election program for get involved. Volunteer 2018 combines the key issues for a campaign, talk to that matter to working people. neighbours, help get out the vote. On October 22nd, make a difference!

Go to labourcouncil.ca to find out more. Toronto City Council Ward North 23Scarborough Ward 7HumberRiver BlackCreek voteanthonyperruzza.com Ward 13 Toronto Centre jenniferkeesmaat.com kristynwongtam.ca Jennifer Keesmaat Kristyn Wong-TamKristyn feliciasamuel.ca Felicia Samuel Mayor

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Mario Ferri Gino Rosati Naomi Davison Regional Councillor Regional Councillor Vaughan Regional Councillor Georgina marioferri.ca voterosati.com naomidavison.ca

York District School Board Charline Grant Todd Silverman Rukshan Para Kristine Carbis Vaughan Wards 1 & 2 Markham Ward 1 & Vaughan Ward 5 Markham Wards 4 & 5 Newmarket silverman.ca rukshanpara.com kristinecarbis.ca

Richard Maurice Theresa McNicol Elizabeth Crowe Carol Cotton Teresa Ciaravella Jeff Thomas Richmond Hil East Gwillimbury/ Aurora/King/ Markham/Thornhill/ Maple/Kleinburg Thornhill/Concord richardmauricetrustee.com Georgina/Newmarket Whitchurch-Stouffville Unionville York Catholic District School Board LABOURACTION 13 JENNIFER KEESMAAT for Mayor of Toronto

Canada’s largest city can only to quality public services, equity and prosper if there is a strong public engagement around finding solutions. foundation of public services, Tory has failed to embrace any form of affordable housing and tax fairness – he wanted to give $364 affordable, accessible public million in tax grants this summer to transit. Toronto will need wealthy downtown developers instead of funding critical community programs strong leadership to tackle the and services Tory’s track record on a key challenges the city faces, number of important areas has been and Jennifer Keesmaat has disappointing – his plans to sell off shown a keen understanding Toronto Hydro and contract out solid waste collection were stopped at City of the issues combined with a Council, while his complicity in the bold vision for the future. lockout of workers at Exhibition Place soured both the CNE fair and the annual The Toronto & York Region Labour Labour Day celebration. Keesmat, in Council is endorsing Jennifer Keesmaat for Mayor of Toronto. contrast, is committed to working with labour on issues of good jobs and public She has laid out a comprehensive services. and credible plan to put city land to work, creating thousands of new rental Labour Council went through a rigorous apartments that are reasonably priced process in deciding whether to endorse and that an ordinary family can afford. Jennifer Keesmaat for mayor. There Jennifer Keesmaat’s transit plan stands in were a number of meetings engaging her sharp contrast to the stalled SmartTrack in vigorous discussions, and finally a full scheme. And her approach to safety debate among Labour Council Council draws from the best understanding of Delegates to arrive at this decision. how to tackle the root causes of violence Since 1871, the Labour Council has engage in building a great city, serving combined with effective community been working for social and economic every neighbourhood and creating policing. On all of the key issues that justice in this city. We want to see good jobs in a sustainable economy in matter to working families, Keesmaat leadership at City Hall that will inspire which every community feels genuinely has indicated a very strong commitment people of all walks of life to step up and included.

WHO IS JENNIFER KEESMAAT ? applications. Jennifer's expertise was honed through her extensive Jennifer Keesmaat, the daughter of Dutch immigrants, work in the private sector, characterized by an is a passionate and outspoken advocate of city emphasis on the creation of complete communities, building efforts that enhance the livability, affordability, equality, and sustainability of the City of Toronto. As the facilitation of collaborations across sectors, and Toronto's Chief Planner, Jennifer's priorities included broad engagement with residents, municipal staff, the implementation of the Planning Division's new Council, developers, business leaders, NGOs, and Strategic Plan; providing residents with an improved other stakeholders. She served as the CEO of Creative consultation process; a renewed focus on evidence- Housing Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated based transit planning; and overseeing development to the creation of affordable rental housing in Canada’s review for the City's 5000+ annual development major cities. 14 FALL | 2018

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Labour Council’s election PUBLIC SERVICES — Our elected representatives must defend public assets program for York Region’s and services, oppose privatization, and end P3 utilization. nine municipalities combines SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES — Too much of York Region’s growth has the key issues that matter resulted in urban sprawl. Zoning decisions are important in ensuring clean to working people for their spaces, food security, and clean air for future generations. municipal governments, INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION — The foundation of a healthy society is an Regional Council, and school education system that leads students to succeed. The province needs to fix the currently flawed funding formula and fix our schools. boards. This growing and diverse region can only prosper HOUSING AFFORDABILITY — Poverty is hidden in York Region with more and more households housing multiple low-income families. All levels of if there is a strong foundation government must deliver the money needed to build new social housing units of public services, a recognition and keep existing social housing units in good repair. that growing economic PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR ALL — Affordable, accessible transit is crucial for the disparities need to be tackled, health of this region. Freezing fares and returning operations of transit lines and a strong commitment to back into the public’s hands would ensure accountability and lower the cost of equity. Elected representatives operations. at Regional Council or School COMMUNITY BENEFITS — Major infrastructure projects should provide good Boards should be willing to unionized jobs for local residents, access to careers in the trades and professions champion: for marginalized communities, and high environmental standards. A REGION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE — Accessible public services and democratic practice are crucial for social justice. The shameful act of stripping public holidays from 64,000 retail workers with no public consultation should never have happened and needs to be repealed. There needs to be a commitment to challenge systemic racism - one that involves the consultation of First Nations communities living in York Region.

The full program is available at labourcouncil.ca/yorkregion

Welcome UNION MEMBERS LIVING AND/OR NEW AFFILIATES ! WORKING IN TORONTO OR YORK REGION

Labour Council is pleased to welcome the following new LABOUR COMMUNITY affiliates: ADVOCATE TRAINING Canadian Union of Brewery and General Workers 325 – represents 300 workers at the Molson Brewery in In Toronto: Level 1 - Sept 26 to Nov 28 Etobicoke In York Region: Level 1 - Sept 27 to Nov 29 IATSE Local 411 – represents 200 production co- To register contact: ordinators and craftspeople in Toronto’s film industry [email protected] CUPE 1571 – represents 360 caretaking and support staff For more info labourcommunityservices.ca at York Region Catholic School Board LABOURACTION 17 FAREWELL FROM FRANZ HARTMANN

“Tonight my departure from TEA has given me a rare opportunity ideas, think about how that would to talk to my friends and colleagues about what I think we can do begin changing things. to help build a better world. So, here it goes. My world and my life changed because of each of you and your Let’s not forget to use the most Then, when there is trust between influence on me. And look at what powerful tool each of us has: our us, let’s show them there is a better we’ve accomplished together! ability to talk -yes talk- to people. way, one that does not rely on hate, division and disregard for community. So let’s turn all the good, the energy And let’s focus on those who are and commitment that is in this outside our neighbourhood and In our despair, we often look inwards room outwards to those who are outside our usual networks and who and seek comfort from others like us. overwhelmed with bad ideas and are predominantly exposed to and And we forget how powerful personal let’s continue changing the world interactions and networks are. If each influenced by bad ideas. -together!” of us in this room could convince just Let’s listen to them, let’s show them one person from outside Toronto to Farewell speech by Franz Hartmann— our sympathy and our compassion. begin using their personal networks outgoing Executive Director of Toronto Let’s build trust with them. to broadcast good ideas instead of bad Environmental Alliance (TEA) CUPW Wins Huge Pay Equity Case

The Canadian Union of Postal workers has won a historic pay equity victory on behalf of 7500 rural and suburban mail service carriers (RSMSCs) who are predominantly women. These are the mail carriers delivering on country roads to rural mail boxes in their right hand drive vehicles or the carriers in the expanding suburbs delivering to community mail boxes. The predominantly female group of RCSMCs were paid significantly less per hour and their working conditions were inferior to those of regular Letter Carriers. The lowest-paid RSMCs earn a “derived hourly rate” of $19.73 per hour. The union has spent years campaigning for this work to be recognized as having equal value to the work carried out by the male-dominated group of Letter Carriers. Congratulation to CUPW for this important victory for equity and equality! 18 FALL | 2018 Canada is 'a better place today' because of Bromley Armstrong Written by Ron Fanfair, August 30, 2018

When Bromley Armstrong arrived in Toronto in 1947, there were just a few hundred Blacks residing in Canada’s largest city. Of his estimate of 1,600, BJ Spencer Pitt was the only Black lawyer practicing in the province and there were no Black doctors, dentists or garbage collectors. Much has changed since then, in large part to Armstrong who died on August 17 after a lengthy illness. He was 92. The trade unionist, community difficulties they faced. They recognized organizer and activist fought for civil that you could make it better. I think and human rights long before Canada his legacy is that Canada today is a had a legislative and constitutional better place because of his courage and framework to defend human rights conviction to fight for others to make and collective agreements that this country more inclusive.” included human rights language. Armstrong was the last survivor of the Marie Clarke-Walker, the Canadian 29-member delegation led by Donald status in return for their services. Jean Labour Council’s (CLC) first racialized Moore that went to Ottawa in 1954 Augustine, the first Black woman elected female secretary/treasurer, said Canada to protest the federal government’s to the House of Commons, came to Canada in 1960 under the program. has lost an icon. restrictive immigration policy that shut out Blacks and other visible minorities. “Bromley had an amazing energy and “I will remember Bromley the way I vision for the community and our “The Canadian government at that time, think he wants to be remembered as engagement with society around social despite the post-war boom and the a social justice activist and someone justice issues,” she said. “I will also growth in manufacturing, did not want who fought for the rights of all,” remember him as being one of the very Black people in this country,” he told early people that talked about income she said. “He was the impetus for graduates in his convocation address generation in our community.” me to do the work I do in terms of after recognized him building coalitions with labour and with an honourary doctorate in 2013. At Massey Harris -- his first Canadian community. He realized at a very “You may be surprised to know that employer – where his hourly starting early stage that in order for the labour they tried to keep Canada White. They wage was 62 cents which was 13 cents movement to be successful, it had to told us that we could not survive in a less than that of co-worker and Irish work in conjunction with community cold country as we knew nothing about immigrant, Dennis McDermott, who was wearing parkas, mittens, toques and expelled from South Africa in 1941 after organizations and vice versa. winter boots. As human beings, if you he was caught socializing with a Black CLC president said are cold, you are going to dress warm. friend, Armstrong became active in the Armstrong – the fourth of seven I have survived 67 years in the country Local 439 after children -- was a trailblazer and that said I could not survive.” being denied the opportunity to become outstanding leader. The landmark trip and the subsequent the company’s first Black welder. “Bromley was a pioneer for so much relaxation of immigration laws partly “The problem was not just one of trying because of Canada’s demand for that we take for granted today in how to keep Canada White,” Armstrong, who cheap and unskilled labour led to was a Jamaica Congress Canada has changed,” said Yussuff the introduction of the West Indian member before migrating to Canada, who is the first person of colour Domestic Scheme that paved the way for once said. “It was the extent to which to lead the CLC. “He represented a quota of about 280 Caribbean women Blacks, Jews and Native people, amongst a generation of people who didn’t to enter Canada annually. They were others, were being treated as second- simply accept the challenges and subsequently granted landed immigrant class citizens.” LABOURACTION 19

instrumental in Stewart joining the JCA. “Signing the card to become a member wasn’t sufficient for Bromley,” he added. “He wanted me to become a leader because he said their views tend to be right of centre and I, as a trade unionist, would bring a different perspective to things. He stood up and nominated me for a position on the executive. I didn’t know anyone in the organization, yet I beat the incumbent because of Bromley.” Armstrong was a founding member of numerous community organizations including the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. He published a community newspaper, ‘The Islander’, for five years up until 1977 and was a member of Lana Armstrong, daughter of Bromley & Marlene Armstrong, shares memories of her father. the Jamaican Canadian Association The first Black to be appointed to Ontario chapter founding chair. “I (JCA) founding executive. Current the Ontario Labour Relations Board could rely on him to provide a historical JCA president Adaoma Patterson met (OLRB) in 1980 after serving five years context in terms of the efforts of the Armstrong in 1987. as Ontario Human Rights Commission labour movement in fighting racism and commissioner, Armstrong collaborated discrimination. He was committed to the “Bromley was the president and I with historian and curator Dr. Sheldon struggle of working people and it was went on to become the national youth representative,” she said. “That meant Taylor on his memoirs, ‘Bromley: quite an honour to be the first recipient I had the privilege of working closely Tireless Champion for Just Causes’, of an award in his name.” that was published in 2000. When the with him and many other community Two-time JCA president Herman Toronto & York Region Labour Council leaders. He was always willing to give Stewart, who won the award four years (TYRLC) equity committee made the young people a space to be involved as ago, met Armstrong at the OLRB in decision 15 years ago to name an award equal participants and he mentored and 1981. after a human rights activist in the shared leadership lessons with me and labour movement, Armstrong was the “I was a union organizer and after so many others. While I am saddened unanimous pick. introducing himself at a meeting, he by his passing, I am grateful for the gave me a list with the names of the sacrifices he made that opened doors TYRLC president John Cartwright other Blacks in leadership positions in for so many of us. His legacy will live supported the decision to establish the the union movement and suggested I on through the JCA and so many other Bromley Armstrong Award to honour contact them so we could meet over organizations.” his courage, dedication and outstanding lunch and work together to get more service to Canada’s labour and human Armstrong was honoured with the West people of colour involved in leadership,” Indian Federation Club award, the rights movement. recalled Stewart. Armstrong was also Order of Jamaica, the Order of Ontario, “I am honoured to have known Bromley and to have listened to him as he talked about his journey,” he said. “It’s fascinating when you think about the courage of a Black man standing up against racism and discrimination in the 1940s when it was a predominant reality all across the world.” Retired Ontario Federation of Labour human rights director June Veecock was the inaugural award recipient in 2004. “When I held that role for 19 years, Bromley had my back,” said the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists 20 FALL | 2018

the Order of Canada, the Harry Jerome in 1951 and the Fair Accommodation everyone. I will always be grateful for Award for Community Service, the Practices Act three years later, ‘tested’ the what I learned from Bromley’s approach federal government’s Race Relations Fair Accommodations Practices Act in to things that really matter.” award, the Canada 125th anniversary Dresden. ‘Welcome to Canada’ tells Ex-JCA president Audrey Campbell said medal and the Bahai National Race the story of the ground-breaking trip Armstrong was fearless in his pursuit of Unity award. made to Ottawa 54 years ago to protest civil rights and justice. Canada’s restrictive immigration laws. The community stalwart is featured Former Ontario provincial minister “He laid the groundwork for future in two videos commissioned by the Mary Anne Chambers is thankful for the generations to follow,” she said. “We are TYRLC. path that Armstrong cleared for her and eternally grateful for his sacrifices.” ‘Welcome to Dresden’ provides a civil many others to be successful in Canada. Survived by his wife of 47 years, rights narrative of how Armstrong, Ruth “His personal experiences of blatant Marlene, Armstrong was the father of Lor Malloy (a Chinese student attending discrimination would have hardened eight children. He was laid to rest on the at the time) the hearts of most men, yet he always August 29, 2018. and late World War II veteran Hugh shared those memories with a touch of Bennett, who formed the National Unity humour,” she said. “His fight against Excerpted from SHARE Magazine, August Association that led to the passage of racism involved him partnering with 30, 2018. Complete article available at Ontario’s Fair Employment Practices Act others to make things better for ronfanfair.com

Climate And THIS IS NOT JUST A NUMBER Migration The Mediterranean, a meeting point of cultures and civilisations, has now It’s not only environmentalists become an enormous mass grave for who know that climate change thousands of people without shelter is real. who were seeking protection. We do not know their names or their The World Economic Forum (the personal stories, but we do know how real 1% in this world) have ranked many they are. We would like to count They are the defenseless people climate change and its effects as the them, so we can pay tribute to them seeking protection that have died in the biggest risk facing the world. In 2017, Mediterranean Sea. and never forget them. Barcelona will the world experienced $167 billion 3116 victims in 2017 never cease its demand for a legal and in economic loss from severe weather 1565 victims so far in 2018 safe passage to Europe and a change of events. Storms and weather-related course in asylum policies. “We are and events are now the leading cause of will be a refuge city.” displacement – three out of four of the over 30 million people displaced in The Memorial "Som i serem ciutat 2016 were forced from their homes as refugi" (a city of refuge, now and a result of this trend. Humankind will always), Barceloneta beach, July 2016. be judged on how we respond to these families. LABOURACTION 21 GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION Good Jobs and Just Transition The Global Climate Action Summit in September brought leaders from around the world to commit to a climate-safe future for all. In a direct contrast to the destructive approach of Donald Trump (and Doug Ford), California Governor Jerry Brown convened four thousand leaders to commit to real plans for a low-carbon economy with decent work and just transition. The climate crisis calls for urgent action. • Result in $26 trillion in economic We have seen the human impact on benefits worldwide through 2030. health, disease, famine, conflict, refugee • Generate over 65 million new low- crises, and livelihoods. Thousands of carbon jobs in 2030, equivalent to people die each year from worsening today’s entire workforces of the U.K. storms and floods, heat waves, and Egypt combined. droughts, and wildfires. These impacts • Avoid over 700,000 premature disproportionately affect the poor, deaths from air pollution in 2030. disadvantaged, and vulnerable. • Generate, through subsidy reform Climate change is a threat to all and carbon pricing, an estimated Extreme winds topple trees in Toronto humanity, but Canadian Conservatives US$2.8 trillion in government are fuelling a campaign to jettison revenues per year in 2030— any efforts to restrict carbon use. equivalent to the total GDP of India Doug Ford is launching a $30 million today—funds that can be used to lawsuit against the federal government invest in other public priorities. policy that puts a price on carbon • By a shift to more sustainable forms pollution, and has scrapped the Ontario of agriculture combined with strong Climate Action Plan. But other leaders forest protection, deliver potentially understand that we need to transform more than US $2 trillion per year our communities and energy systems, of economic benefits, generating create employment opportunities and millions of jobs and improving food economic prosperity, protect our oceans security Forest fires engulf British Columbia and natural environment, and complete • By restoring natural capital, the transition to a zero-carbon world. especially forests, degraded lands A stepped-up transition to a low-carbon and coastal zones, strengthen our economy can: defenses and boost adaptation to climate impacts, from more extreme weather patterns to sea-level rise.

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October 23, 2018 12 p.m. Queen’s Park Toronto (outside the Ontario Legislature)

Rebuild and Improve Public Health Care NO to Cuts and Privatization!

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