Dear Members: Today, the mayor’s task force on child care released its report on how to improve child care in Toronto. We are currently reviewing the report and recommendations carefully.
Dear Fellow Local 79 Member: In yet another victory for Local 79 and the services our members provide, City Council voted to reverse the decision to delete Youth Outreach Worker
Toronto residents enjoying the city’s summertime events may get to know Toronto’s inside workers, as we launch our summertime campaign aimed at building awareness of the services our members deliver
In 2012, Local 79 went big with its Pride celebrations. First we attended the Pride Week flag raising at City Hall, where we sponsored the lunchtime BBQ, and then partied
In June, Canadians celebrate Aboriginal History Month, an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
The following deputation was delivered by Local 79 President Tim Maguire at Queen’s Park regarding Bill 77: Labour Relations Amendment Act (Fairness for Employees).
Right now, Parliament is pushing through a bill to weaken many of the country’s most important environmental protection measures and silence the voices of all Canadians who seek to defend
On Thursday, May 24th, Local 79 headed out to Local 966’s picket line in Peel Region to support our unionized brothers and sisters in their fight for just working conditions.
Local 79 President Tim Maguire tells the City that there seemed to be little discussion about ‘service efficiences’ which was supposed to be the actual mandate for consultations with front-line
