Take Action Against Staff-Less Libraries
Make no mistake. This pilot-project has far-reaching implications for the future of Toronto's beloved public library service. When the Director of Branches likens a staff-less library to a 24-hour...
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Library Union Prepares to Fight Staffless Pilot Project: The Toronto Public Library is planning to extend opening hours at some branches by replacing staffwith security cameras, Tannara Yelland, The...
View ArticleApril 28 National Day of Mourning
Since 2010, the Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Public Library Workers Union have collaborated on the development of an annual public education campaign for one week annually in conjunction with...
View ArticleRally to Support the Toronto Zoo Workers
The Toronto Public Library Workers will be attending a Solidarity BBQ and Rally organized by CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn and Secretary Treasurer Candace Rennick this Thursday for...
View ArticleLibrary Workers Support the Toronto Zoo Workers
As the Toronto Zoo is owned by the City of Toronto, we all have a stake in our Toronto Zoo. If good jobs that support a world-leading zoo and support communities are important to you, tell the Toronto...
View ArticleCongratulations to Our Toronto Zoo Workers!
A month-long strike at Canada's largest zoo is one step closer to ending today after members of Local 1600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1600) voted to ratify a four-year collective...
View ArticleJune 20 Day of Action to Make it Fair
June 20. Day of Action! Library warriors: Get your phones ready and join the social media campaign to #MakeitFair! Visit www.makeitfair.ca/dayofaction to see how you can participate. #MakeitFair...
View ArticleLibrary Workers Union Speaks Out Against TPL Decision
Is this the face that greets Torontonians at our public library? Public Libraries are safe spaces, not hate spaces. Local 4948 President Maureen O'Reilly as quoted by the CBC: "The president of the...
View ArticleLabour Day Parade September 4
Toronto Public Library Workers Local 4948 members at 8:30 a.m. Please log-in to the member site for further details and meet up location!
View ArticleLocal 4948 Ice Cream Truck for the United Way
Library Workers Proudly Serving and Supporting our Community since 1883! The Local 4948 ice cream truck is on the road again! Check the places/dates/times below and visit the truck...
View ArticleHot Hot Hot at WOTS!
Word on the Street was a great success despite record-breaking high temperatures. It was wonderful to see all the visitors who dropped by the Toronto Library Workers Union booth - we sold out of our...
View ArticleBill 33 is at 2nd Reading on Nov 2 - Please Sign Petition + Share!
Bill 33, Time to Care Act [(Long-Term Care Homes Amendment, Minimum Standard of Daily Care), 2016 will be at 2nd reading on November 2 at Queen's Park. Email your MPP and tell them to make 4 hours of...
View ArticleOntario Public Library Week! October 16 - 20
TORONTO, ON – Across Ontario, library workers are extending a cordial invitation to the public to join them this week for a celebration of Ontario Public Library Week. Library workers, represented by...
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