"We want folks to be able to live with dignity and unfortunately that's not happening for a lot of people. We're coming together to push this movement forward."
"Labour unions teach us how to organize, how to participate in collective actions, how to join a picket line, and do a rally."
"Our belief is that [your home is] where climate is felt most acutely by people of Toronto, especially during extreme weather events."
A citywide tenants union is being launched in Toronto to improve living conditions for renters facing rising costs. The founding convention will gather tenant groups and individuals to coordinate efforts. Sharlene Henry, co-chair of the York South-Weston Tenant Union, emphasizes the need for dignity in housing. The event will include discussions on the union's structure and priorities, followed by a rally. Advocates also link the union's formation to climate issues affecting housing, highlighting the impact of extreme weather on tenants' well-being.
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