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Rob Halpin

@poleconomist

General Secretary @OFLabour, Lecturer, Football fanatic #OnLab #OnPoli #CanLab #Arsenal *opinions are my own

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More and more we’ve seen the federal government force workers back to work in the middle of a legal strike by wielding Section 107 of the Canadian Labour Code, and that’s a problem. Section 107 must go, now! psacunion.ca/desousa-feds-n…

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“Nursing is probably the most dangerous job in Ontario & there’s no help coming,” Ontario Nurses' Association say their new contract will make hospitals more dangerous for nurses & patients, after their plea for fixed staffing ratios was denied. Ontario Hospital Association called the approach too rigid.

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Happening Now: Solidarity with striking full time support staff from OPSEU/SEFPO Local 353 at Durham College in Oshawa. These workers are on strike to save our colleges! Join a picket line and visit: savetheirfutures.ca to learn more. #OnLab #OnPoli #SaveOurColleges

Happening Now: Solidarity with striking full time support staff from <a href="/OPSEU/">OPSEU/SEFPO</a> Local 353 at Durham College in Oshawa. 

These workers are on strike to save our colleges! Join a picket line and visit: savetheirfutures.ca to learn more.

#OnLab #OnPoli #SaveOurColleges
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#TeamCFLPA acknowledges today’s announcement from the CFL regarding upcoming rule changes. Our priority remains protecting the health and safety of our members, while ensuring their talent continues to drive the success of our game. To read more, please click the link below:

#TeamCFLPA acknowledges today’s announcement from the <a href="/CFL/">CFL</a> regarding upcoming rule changes. Our priority remains protecting the health and safety of our members, while ensuring their talent continues to drive the success of our game.

To read more, please click the link below:
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The OFL mourns the passing of Leo W. Gerard, a trailblazing leader whose loss is felt deeply across the labour movement. We join his family, friends, Steelworkers, and the entire labour movement in grief and remembrance. The labour movement has lost a true champion. Leo Gerard’s

The OFL mourns the passing of Leo W. Gerard, a trailblazing leader whose loss is felt deeply across the labour movement. We join his family, friends, Steelworkers, and the entire labour movement in grief and remembrance.

The labour movement has lost a true champion. Leo Gerard’s
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À l’occasion du50eanniversaire de la Journée franco-ontarienne, la Fédération du travail de l’Ontario (FTO) se joint fièrement aux Franco-Ontariens et aux Canadiens pour célébrer et commémorer cet événement. ofl.ca/franco-ontaria… #FrancoOntarianDay

À l’occasion du50eanniversaire de la Journée franco-ontarienne, la Fédération du travail de l’Ontario (FTO) se joint fièrement aux Franco-Ontariens et aux Canadiens pour célébrer et commémorer cet événement.

ofl.ca/franco-ontaria… 
#FrancoOntarianDay
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On the 50th anniversary of Franco Ontarian Day, Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly joins Franco Ontarians and Canadians in celebration and commemoration. Today is more than symbolic, it is a reminder that Franco Ontarians have always had to fight for the right to

On the 50th anniversary of Franco Ontarian Day, Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly joins Franco Ontarians and Canadians in celebration and commemoration. Today is more than symbolic, it is a reminder that Franco Ontarians have always had to fight for the right to
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"The importance of nuclear power was recognized & made clear at the 2025 Ontario NDP Convention, where labour unions, environmental activists, First Nations, & the ONDP caucus came together to pass a modernized nuclear energy policy resolution." #onpoli perspectivesjournal.ca/canadas-nuclea…

"The importance of nuclear power was recognized &amp; made clear at the 2025 <a href="/OntarioNDP/">Ontario NDP</a> Convention, where labour unions, environmental activists, First Nations, &amp; the ONDP caucus came together to pass a modernized nuclear energy policy resolution." #onpoli
perspectivesjournal.ca/canadas-nuclea…
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A true leader on and off the field. This past weekend, #TeamCFLPA President Solomon Elimimian had his number 56 retired by the BC LIONS. This is a lasting tribute to his outstanding career and impact on the game. Congratulations, Solomon! 📸: BC LIONS

A true leader on and off the field. This past weekend, #TeamCFLPA President <a href="/SolomonE56/">Solomon Elimimian</a> had his number 56 retired by the <a href="/BCLions/">BC LIONS</a>. This is a lasting tribute to his outstanding career and impact on the game. Congratulations, Solomon!

📸: <a href="/BCLions/">BC LIONS</a>
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We are proud to welcome the members of SCMMA to the Society. SCMMA members voted overwhelmingly to merge with the Society, making the Society the bargaining and labour relations agent for these Saskatoon municipal employees.

We are proud to welcome the members of SCMMA to the Society. 
SCMMA members voted overwhelmingly to merge with the Society, making the Society the bargaining and labour relations agent for these Saskatoon municipal employees.
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Well that was an effective use of taxpayer $$$ For all the researchers out there: how many jobs could have been funded in healthcare or education or social services with this money? How many houses built? Actions speak louder than words, especially words in tv ads. OFL

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This morning, OFL President Laura Walton joined United Steelworkers Local 1944, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and ONDP MPP MPP Jamie West to fight for over 100 good union jobs at risk of being offshored by Rogers and Ericsson. “The OFL demands immediate attention from Doug Ford. We

This morning, OFL President <a href="/waltonmom/">Laura Walton</a> joined <a href="/SteelworkersCA/">United Steelworkers</a> Local 1944, <a href="/OntarioNDP/">Ontario NDP</a> Leader <a href="/MaritStiles/">Marit Stiles</a>, and ONDP MPP <a href="/jamiewestndp/">MPP Jamie West</a> to fight for over 100 good union jobs at risk of being offshored by Rogers and Ericsson.

“The OFL demands immediate attention from Doug Ford. We
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A little deja vu for me tonight. My msg to Alberta Teachers - stay strong & fight this - your power is greater than the govt My msg to workers in Alberta & across Canada - their fight is our fight. They may be coming for Alberta teachers today but we are all next OFL

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Canada’s Federations of Labour, representing over three million workers issued a joint statement in solidarity with Alberta Teachers, condemning Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause. More: ofl.ca/joint-statemen… #ABpoli #CdnPoli #OnPoli

Canada’s Federations of Labour, representing over three million workers issued a joint statement in solidarity with Alberta Teachers, condemning Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause.

More: ofl.ca/joint-statemen…

#ABpoli #CdnPoli #OnPoli
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Ontario’s labour movement is coming together stronger, louder, and ready to fight back. From November 17–21, we’re gathering for the OFL’s 18th Biennial Convention to celebrate our victories, build our power, and plan the fights ahead. When we fight together, we win together.

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Miigwetch OFL for the invitation to be part of #OFLConvention2025. We will continue to stand together in solidarity. No matter what the government says- our rights are not red tape and neither are yours.

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Ontario's Education Minister insists he's not looking to eliminate school boards, even as his government now has more power to take them over. Bill 33 led to protests at Queen's Park, and an emboldened labour movement. #onpoli

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44% of Canadian women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime - higher for 2SLGBTQ+ women (67%), Indigenous women (61%), women living in poverty (57%), and women with disabilities (55%). Poverty, housing instability, and job insecurity trap women in unsafe

44% of Canadian women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime - higher for 2SLGBTQ+ women (67%), Indigenous women (61%), women living in poverty (57%), and women with disabilities (55%).
Poverty, housing instability, and job insecurity trap women in unsafe
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November 25 – December 10 marks the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign unites us in the fight to end violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is not just a call for awareness - it is a call for urgent action. More:

November 25 – December 10 marks the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. This global campaign unites us in the fight to end violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. This is not just a call for awareness - it is a call for urgent action.
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