Amazing turnout at the International Women’s Day march this past Saturday! It was nice to see so many members and their family and friends… and on top of that, we bumped into Mayor Olivia Chow! The theme for this year’s march was “No One is...
Toronto Public Library Workers, Join us this Saturday, March 2nd as we march to celebrate International Women’s Day! All library workers and their friends and family who march with Local 4948 will receive our International Women’s Day Local 4948 hoodie....
Dear Toronto Public Library Workers in Scarborough Southwest, There is a municipal by-election in Scarborough Southwest (Ward 20) for City Councillor. If you are eligible to vote and live within the boundaries below, please make a plan to vote! This weekend, on...
Shelfie Contest (2023) - It's Back! It’s that time of year again! In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, we’re pleased to announce the 2023 TPLWU Shelfie Contest! 🎉 Libraries For Living Prizes include 3rd Generation AirPods, books and Union Swag!...
First, thank you very much to David, Suzanne, and Sara (members of the Local 4948 Social / Labour Day Committee) for their help in organizing the Labour Day Parade for 2023. The parade went off without a hitch in the sweltering hot heat. The theme of the parade was...
Today is #EqualPayDay. Women still earn 32% less than men. The gap is even larger for Black women, Indigenous women, Arab women and women w disabilities.
We need strong public investment in community services to narrow the gap & increase women's economic liberation.