John Tory to host mayoral Debate on “Building a Fair Toronto for All”
EQUITY TORONTO & GOOD JOBS FOR ALL COALITION For information: Jessica Bell, 416 937 0076, jbell@labourcouncil.ca Alina Chatterjee, 416.392.0335 ext.230, alina@scaddingcourt.org
Town hall meeting in Etobicoke
Published in Canadian Immigrant. July 23, 2010. Staff writer. Photographer – Sima Sahar Zerehi. At the free event’s town hall meeting, residents and public sector workers are expected share personal stories describing their experience with public services — both as a place of employment, and as a provider of critical services.
Radio show on our new Green Jobs for All at Hydro campaign
This week on Terra Informa we hear from an Ontario coalition that’s working to create green jobs by placing solar panels on publicly owned buildings in Toronto. Green Jobs, Backyard Composting, and Permiculture by Terra_Informa
Community Groups Ask Voters To Protect Public Services
MEDIA ADVISORY – For immediate release: Tuesday July 20, 2010 Community groups are hosting a community BBQ and town hall meeting to encourage residents to protect public services in the lead up to Toronto’s municipal elections.
Residents hear and are heard at Jamestown gathering
Community barbecue also a ‘town hall’ session. By Jeff Hayward, InsideToronto.com Published July 26, 2010
Toronto Hydro urged to spark local solar panel industry
Most of the guys Chris Williams went to high school with in Scarborough have temporary or part-time jobs — if they are working at all. But not Williams.
Nigel Barriffe promotes Green Jobs for All at Hydro campaign
Check out Nigel’s interview on the University of Toronto’s nationally syndicated radio station CIUT last Friday, June 4, 2010.
Save Transit Campaign Launched On Eve Of Earth Day
On the eve of Earth Day, nearly 400 citizens and community leaders filled Toronto’s council chambers to celebrate the launch of the Public Transit Coalition. The coalition calls on the McGuinty government to properly fund the TTC, keep its promise to build the Transit City Light Rail plan, and commit to keeping the TTC publicly [...]
Good Jobs for All Coalition Delivers Mixed Verdict on McGuinty’s 2010 Budget
TORONTO –The Good Jobs for All Coalition issued a mixed response to the McGuinty government’s 2010 budget, released 4pm Thursday, March 25, 2010.
Coalition Celebrates Minimum Wage Passing $10 Milestone
March 30, 2010. The Good Jobs for All Coalition is celebrating the scheduled increase on March 31, 2010 in Ontario’s minimum wage to $10.25 an hour, up 0.75 cents from $9.50.