Tragic Incident Near North York Central Library

The Toronto Public Library Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the terrible incident that took place in North York today, near North York Central Library.

Our hearts and minds are with the victims and their families and with those who witnessed this horrifying event. 

Respect and gratitude to the first responders and public servants on the scene. 

All North York Central Library staff have been reported safe.  

Toronto Star Article - Opioid Crisis and Library Workers

Read the excellent article in the Toronto Star, "How Librarians are Rising to the Next Crisis: The Opioid Crisis" by May Warren. 

Thomas Krzyzanowski, senior branch head at Toronto Public Library’s Parliament St. location, has been trained in how to administer naloxone nasal spray in case someone overdoses.  (EDUARDO LIMA / STARMETRO)

Attack on OMERS Pensions - Act Now!

Precarious work only to be followed by precarious retirement?

No way! 

A delegation attended the annual OMERs meeting today to speak out against the plan to cease guaranteed indexing which protects pensions against inflation. Inspiring to see so many young workers attending.  Proud to see so many library workers in attendence!

How can other OMERs members help?  Click, sign, and send this letter to OMERs to make sure our voices are heard. 

Library Workers Support Striking York U & Carleton U Workers

Assembled Library Workers from all over Ontario send a solidarity message to York University (Local 3903) and Carleton University (Local 2424) who are on strike against an unfair employer.

Support Library Workers at Carleton University!

Library workers, admin, and support staff are on strike at Carleton University. They are facing employer demands that put their pensions at risk. 

Please support them by signing and sharing their petition.  Read more about the issue on their website.