The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) is a grassroots collective of community and labour activists.
Thank you to the following unions for sponsoring ACLA's 20th Anniversary Projects and Celebrations
In recognition of Asian Heritage Month in Canada celebrated annually during the month of May, ACLA was invited to share our thoughts on Rabble Radio on the history of Asian labour in Canada. Listen to the two-part podcast conversation between rabble’s labour reporter Kiah Lucero, and Patricia Chong and Karine Ng from the Ontario and…
Join ACLA along with our community and labour partners for the documentary screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown. Filmmaker Karen Cho will be available after the screening to discuss current land struggles and issues in Chinatown. All are welcome to attend. Register by emailing jhuang@labourcouncil.ca. What: Documentary screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown…
When: Saturday March 23, 2024, 11:30 amWhere: Toronto Chinese Consulate, 240 St George St, TorontoWhy: Emergency Protest Against Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation The Toronto Association for Democracy in China (TADC) strongly condemns Hong Kong government’s Article 23 of the Basic Law. Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed the new national security law on Tuesday that…
Dear ACLA Members and Allies, As we near the end of 2023, we reflect on a year of important victories but also deeply disturbing developments; one of the most disturbing of which is the ongoing siege of Gaza and the genocide of Palestinians throughout the holiday season. More than ever we must commit ourselves to…
Join ACLA and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Chinese Workers Network for a social event with food and refreshments, and a presentation about the relationship between Chinese diaspora and Indigenous People. WHAT: Mid-Autumn Festival Socialwith a commemoration of Truth and Reconciliation Day WHEN: Sunday, October 1 – 11:30am to 1:30pm LOCATION: OPSEU Membership…
Workers across the food chain including those employed on farms, in restaurants, grocery stores, and more, will come together with the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance, Chinese Canadian National Council – Toronto, Food Chain Workers Alliance, Gig Workers United, Injured Workers Action for Justice, and Justicia for Migrant Workers, on Friday, August 18, to support and…
ACLA along with our community partners and labour allies are canvassing for Toronto Mayoral candidate Olivia Chow. Join us for the canvass! WHAT: Community and labour canvass for Olivia Chow WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 2023 – 10:00am to 1:00pm LOCATION: 3333 Danforth Ave, Scarborough Campaign Office
On May 24, join artist Zinnia Naqvi, Professor Kin-Yip Chun, and migrant rights organizer Chris Ramsaroop for a talk on the struggles for justice that have made space for Black, Indigenous, and racialized workers within academic institutions. Register for the panel discussion HERE. Can’t make it to the event? Check out the Professor’s Desk: In Conversation at the Whippersnapper Gallery.…
Join Hot Pot Talks along with Mayworks BC for a special edition episode on ‘Chinatown, Labour, Futures’, where guests speakers, Karine Ng and Rita Wong will talk about the living histories of Chinatown labour organizing, and current issues related to intersectional social movement building. “Hot Pot Talks” is a virtual talk show series hosted by…
