Laura Spencer Walton

I’m in!
Conversations focused on centring workers & building power within sectors & communities are a must!

Top: Doug Ford wears a blue hat with white words that say, "I GAVE ELON $100M FOR STARLINK" Middle: A headline reads, "Ford: Ripping up Ontario's contract with Starlink" Bottom: Must Starlink deal with Ontario government back on hours after threat to rip it up

A story in three parts about Doug Ford's integrity, honour, and resistance to the very real threats posed by Trump and Musk.

Slow clap for Captain Canada.

#OnPoli
#JustSayNoToNazis
#DougFordIsCorrupt

Ford’s latest commitment to the Ontario people over Musk lasted less time than most hospital visits.

Once again “Flip Flop Ford” has shown when given the choice between Ontario and his rich buddies- Doug will always choose his buddies or those he wants to be buddies with.

Time to go Dougie!

This week, OFL President Laura Walton joined United Steelworkers District 6 members in Sault Ste. Marie to support the NDP’s Build Canadian, Buy Canadian plan—a strong response to Trump’s tariff threats and a bold move to strengthen our economy.

@waltonmomof2.bsky.social
#OnPoli #OnLab #tariff

If Ford learned anything through the pandemic, it was how to capitalize on a crisis to enrich his buddies.
While he awarded big contracts to corps & developers to make record profits - he attacked workers through legislation.
Make no mistake he will do it again & use tariffs as an excuse

Never in the history of economics has “trickle down” worked.
In fact Ont, has the lowest housing starts in Canada.
Our housing problem began when we stopped investing in public housing. It’s time we stopped pretending for profit corps will magically do right by workers.

While Ford is off promising billions in “infrastructure spending” in southern Ontario - we are headed north to meet with workers & knock on doors.
An extra lane on the QEW will not help those without doctors, food or housing in Thunder Bay! Join us tomorrow and Monday!

When faced with the threat of protectionist policies during the US-Canada FTA and NAFTA - we used to say - “If you want to sell cars in Canada, you need to make cars in Canada.”

Time to bust it out again.

#OnLab #OnPoli #Tariffs

Gotta say it. My father, and an entire generation of Canadian autoworkers that are no longer with us, would be turning in their graves today. #OnLab #OnPoli

Today we joined @ontarionurses.bsky.social in bargaining to demand they get a deal now!

“We need an Ontario where nurses don’t have to beg to be staffed properly. We need an Ontario that actually cares for our patients." - OFL President @waltonmomof2.bsky.social
#OnHealth #OnLab #OnPoli

🧡3 Powerhouse Women!🧡

@waltonmomof2.bsky.social
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social
@ptbondp.bsky.social

I’m excited to be joining my colleagues from all sectors at a press conference Monday morning to call out Ford & his plans!
Workers are not pawns for political gain! There should be no conversations about us without us!
Ford,time to show us leadership not showmanship!
@oflabour.bsky.social

Québec city’s mayor shows how easy it is not to be a nazi:

OFL President @waltonmomof2.bsky.social
and Executive Vice-President Jackie Taylor joined locked out
USW district6 Local 8328 workers on the picket line.Welded Tube of Canada locked out 340 workers.

Show them your support at the picket line.
Locations: ofl.ca/dispute/usw-...
#Onlab #OnPoli

This. 🙌

MAGA is going to have to do a better job if they think they can con Canadians into selling out our birth right.
But morons like her and Kevin O'Leary are sure doing wonders for strengthening the Canadian back bone.
We will fight for our country, our values and a strong border.

Woman sitting on couch, sun shining in and a calico cat in background

Last day of vacay, determined to embrace the art of “hygge” - a sunbeam, crochet & quiet.

Yes please!!

The “Egg Nog Wars” of 2021 brought many of us together on the dumpster fire app.
I remain a staunch #NoNog
@randomsecretary.bsky.social

While Megs & Mac have had 18+ years of matching Christmas jammies, for Odin & Tilly this was a first!

Yes my dogs & kids have matching onesies. And yes, they are still wearing them.

From our house to yours all the best of this magical season!

#ThisGoldenLife

A friendly reminder of the never ending costs of privatization of public services. Also a reminder that GFL was brought in by Ford - no not that one - his brother.

Privatization costs workers & their communities in so many ways

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I nominate that @charlieangus104.bsky.social runs provincially under the Ontario NDP banner for the Timmins riding!

In the UK they do a wrap with huge ones & a full roast dinner inside. Delightful

My fav!!

Two golden retrievers posing with Santa Claus

Odin earned his “naughty” scarf today but pulled it together before he & Tilly met Santa for the first time!
Perhaps some obedience lessons will be under the tree!
#TheGoldenLife #GoldenRetrievers

Two golden retrievers posing with Santa Claus

Odin earned his “naughty” scarf today but pulled it together before he & Tilly met Santa for the first time!
Perhaps some obedience lessons will be under the tree!
#TheGoldenLife #GoldenRetrievers

I don’t really need booze in corner stores.

I don’t need a fancy spa in Toronto.

I do need to know that all Ontario residents can access medical care when needed.

#Priorities

MAGA morons claim they will make Canada the 51st state.
As if.
Canadians aren't deterred by anything.

Today I joined friends in Guelph to raise the alarm 🚨
Guelph General Hospital has laid off over 65% of their PSWs!!!
This is the reality of healthcare under Ford & Sylvia Jones!
Healthcare requires staff! We will not let you starve our system into privatization! #FordHasToGo
@oflabour.bsky.social

Supervised consumption sites don’t “enable” drug use, they provide health care for people who are already using drugs.
You shouldn’t have to be drug free to access health care! My last overdose was at booth 5 and I’m now almost 12 years sober. That wouldn’t be possible without harm reduction.