President of the Toronto Public Library Workers Union @local4948 representing over 2100 members who make libraries work!
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Joined June 2011
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A few mayoral candidates have stated they will invest in libraries if elected (which is a great thing!) but @oliviachow is the only one who reached out to the Library Workers before creating her policy.
That’s what sets her apart from the rest. #LibrariesWorkBecauseWeDo #TOpoli
Good morning Toronto!
Today, I announced my plan to expand library hours and make sure every branch is open seven days a week. oliviachow.ca/olivia_chow_wi…
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The Jane/Dundas Toronto Public Library (@torontolibrary) branch has officially been renamed Daniel G. Hill III, marking the first branch named after a Black Canadian! ✊🏿 #BlackCanadian #DanielGHill #Toronto #TPL
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Calling all bibliophiles! Read the 2024 Toronto Book Awards shortlist for FREE thanks to @torontolibrary and join us for the awards ceremony on November 7.
Place a hold, check out upcoming events and learn more at torontopubliclibrary.ca/tba/
ALT Rows of book covers from the Toronto Book Awards 2024 shortlist on a grey background
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I am very excited to introduce Shahaddah Jack as Toronto's first youth poet laureate!
She's a spoken word artist who uses her poetic lens to explore human rights, the Black experience, and the challenges of adolescence. Congratulations and looking forward to your future works.
ALT Toronto Youth Poet Laureate: Shahaddah Jack
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow introduced Shahaddah Jack.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow introduced Shahaddah Jack.
ALT Shahaddah Jack addresses Toronto City Council.
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This morning I joined Steve Teekens and the folks from @Na_me_res for a special Indigenous Reconciliation Day event at Hillcrest Park. We heard from speakers about the lasting trauma inflicted by residential schools, and how to find a way forward.
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#library workers are #literacy leaders. Happy Canadian Library Month to all library workers across the country who help bridge the literacy gap. #libraries #librarylife #canpoli cupe.ca/event/canadian-libra…
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Today, we served notice to the City of Toronto that we are prepared to enter bargaining talks. For details, see the news release: cupelocal79.org/release-cupe… #WorthIt #Toronto
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If there is one thing you learn at Word on the Street (@torontoWOTS) it's that Toronto is a city that loves to read!
Great seeing everyone today!
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow with folks at Word on the Street.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow checks out the books at Word on the Street.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow with folks from CUPE 4948 at Word on the Street.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow with folks at Word on the Street.
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We're on the road with the ice-cream truck this week fundraising for @UWGreaterTO ! Buy yourself or a friend a sweet treat and help support a great cause! All proceeds go to the United Way! #torontolibrary #libraryworkers #fundraiser #charity #icecream
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We are proud to announce that 24 organizations were awarded the 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Awards on International Literacy Day! 📚 Check out this 🧵 to learn about how winners across the globe are working to expand literacy & promote reading!
ALT Photos of children from the Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori Inc. (Kislak Family Foundation Prize)
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On #WorldLiteracyDay let’s not forget the crucial role that Public Libraries & paid/trained Library Workers play in promoting literacy and the joy of reading.
#libraries
#LiteracyMatters
#readingforpleasure
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Happy Star Trek Day!
From the @librarycongress collection: the original sheet music from the series by Alexander Courage and Gene Roddenberry. 🖖🏽
#StarTrekDay #StarTrek
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🧡#Toronto Labour family & allies come together to remind us that by working together, a better deal for workers is possible!✊
Such a pleasure to be alongside all of you💜💪@OECTAProv @cupelocal79 @Local4948 @OntarioNDP @BhutilaKarpoche #workershapeourfuture #labourday
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TOMORROW:🚨BUS with the @OFLabour to PROTEST FORDFEST!🚨
Fed up with Ford? Join the OFL tomorrow to tell @fordnation: Enough is Enough!
Join the OFL and allies at the Ford Fest in Milton.
Buses leave Kipling Station at 4PM. Sign up for the bus ⤵️
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Councillors Brad Bradford and Frances Nunziata broke the rules during recent municipal elections 🥴
Let's hold them accountable! Join us & @progresstoronto inform voters on how Councillors abused their powers breaching code of conduct.
Sign up ⤵️
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Library workers, have you completed the bargaining survey? Complete the survey to enter the draw to win a prize! We are drawing prizes everyday. Find the link to the survey at the members portal: members.local4948.org #collectivebargaining #TOpoli #libraryworkers
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A coalition of private schools and libraries and their patrons have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Idaho, asking the court to declare HB710 unconstitutional and to block its enforcement. idahoednews.org/top-news/new…
#UniteAgainstBookBans
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Yep, we have more than books.
These swords belonged to John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada (now Ontario).
They’re among 1,000,000+ artifacts & books in our world-class special collections: tpl.ca/specialcollections
#SimcoeDay
ALT Three vintage swords in archival boxes with fabric bows holding them in place and two gloved hands in the frame
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Emancipation Day is as a powerful reminder of the dehumanizing history of slavery. Its also a day for celebrating the resilience and fortitude of all the abolitionists, especially the Black individuals and communities, who worked tirelessly to abolish this heinous institution.
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Science Centre workers truly shape #Ontario's future.
With Premier Ford's illegitimate closure of the OSC, their work is silenced; their jobs are threatened.
Sign the Letter: SaveScienceCentre.com
@torontolabour @ETFOeducators @OPSEU
Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Labour Day Parade on Monday, September 2nd!
This year, we’re celebrating how “Workers Shape Our Future,” marching forward to make a better society possible.
⏰ Mon, Sept 2 at 9:30AM Sharp
📍Queen/University to the Ex
#Solidarity
