Month: April 2012

Conference announcement: Switching up the neoliberal agenda by switching onto social change

Conference announcement April 24, 2012 Toronto, ON—Amidst the engulfing impacts of the economic crisis on workers’ lives, a national conference aims to spark up vital discussions towards generating a wave of resistance for genuine social change. The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC), its member organizations and allies invite all to participate in “Workers Struggles… Read More Conference announcement: Switching up the neoliberal agenda by switching onto social change

SIKLAB Ontario

Progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization announces new National Council

National Statement April 26, 2012 SIKLAB Canada, a progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization, announces its new national council for the year 2012. The council members include Cora Cadiz, National Chairperson; Yolyn Valenzuela, National Vice-Chairperson (East); Arlene Oropel, National Vice-Chairperson (West); and Bryan Taguba, Secretary General. Since October 2005, SIKLAB Canada has been steadfast in advancing… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization announces new National Council

SIKLAB Ontario

Standing in solidarity against strategies of corporate slashing: progressive Filipino Canadians support campus food service workers

For immediate release April1 17, 2012 Toronto, ON—The progressive Filipino Canadian community, alongside the member organizations of the Magkaisa Centre, sends its militant greetings and solidarity with the hundreds of campus food service workers across Toronto demanding their entitlement in calling for new work contracts that allow for better wages and benefits. Campus food workers… Read More Standing in solidarity against strategies of corporate slashing: progressive Filipino Canadians support campus food service workers

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

Registration now open for upcoming conference “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization”

Toronto, ON—The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) and its allies welcome and invite all to participate in “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization,” a North American conference which will be held on August 11th – 12th at the United Steel Workers Hall in Toronto. The conference aims to put forth a critical and dynamic dialogue amongst progressive organizations, groups… Read More Registration now open for upcoming conference “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization”

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

Objectives: Address the unique struggles and challenges of East and Southeast Asian youths Exchange and develop ideas on youth development between different ethnic groups and community sectors Explore methods and community resources to nurture youth’s potential   Panel: Youth representatives from Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese community, community leaders from education, economy, sociology, mental health and government… Read More Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

FCYA/UKPC Ontario