A different kind of protest will be taking place across the province today.
The Ontario Federation of Labour is hosting “The Ford Failed Us Province-wide Day of Action”.
The labour movement asks residents to take action in their communities, from sending a letter to their MPP, to asking questions of the Premier in a People’s Question Period, and telling the PCs that they have failed Ontarians.
OFL President Patty Coates says, “There is a crisis in long-term care and a shortage of personal protective equipment. Not one worker in Ontario has legislated paid sick days, and the province still has an unlivable minimum wage. There is a deep lack of leadership when it comes to ending racism in this province. “
She adds, “The people of Ontario must come first during this pandemic.”
The Ontario Federation of Labour represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario.
Find an action you can do for the #FordFailedUs Province-wide Day of Action while observing physical distancing. You can choose an action here: https://t.co/Ii9fTZMv9h. #OnLab #PowerOfMany #OntarioForAll pic.twitter.com/mBWLn8uPsG
— OFL (@OFLabour) May 31, 2020
What's your question for @Fordnation? June 3, join the #PowerOfMany #PeoplesQuestionPeriod. Ask your question to Doug Ford. #OnLab #PowerOfMany https://t.co/OLO7FYK3KS
— OFL (@OFLabour) June 2, 2020
#LTC crisis, #PPE shortages, invisible #pandemic pay and the Conservative govt of #ON sits on its hands waiting for the federal govt to solve its problems. Doug #FordFailedUs. Tell your MPP this has to change: https://t.co/p8L50PpqEo #PowerOfMany #OnLab
— OFL (@OFLabour) June 1, 2020