A 12-minute video featuring faces and voices from the OFL’s Drive to Work campaign premiered at the OFL convention today. Directed by videographer Joel Thelosen, the video tells the story of job loss and devastation in Ontario communities.

At more than 100 events in 53 communities, working people, unemployed, young people, and labour and community leaders [...]

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Forum to better connect unions and communities of colour
The economic crisis has hit workers of colour harder than others. Community and labour activists are examining this disproportionate effect at a forum in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 21. The event is at the Sheraton Centre where labour delegates from across Ontario will gather at the OFL convention [...]

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Here’s a list of events beyond the official convention proceedings.
Women’s Forum
Monday, Nov. 23
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Civic Ballroom

Human Rights Forum
Tuesday, Nov. 24
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Civic Ballroom

Youth Forum
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Civic Ballroom North

Aboriginal Circle
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
City Hall Room

Celebration Tribute
6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
Grand Ballroom

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Union delegates from across Ontario are in Toronto for the week of Nov. 23 for the OFL convention. It’s held every two years to set policy and elect leaders.

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