In November 2017, York Regional Council voted to take away the public holidays for retail workers in every city and town in the Region. Despite a request to allow one month of public consultation, the decision was pushed through Council in one sitting. The plea of retail workers to reconsider this action was turned down by a majority of York Regional politicians in December.
This means that retail workers will have to be available 364 days a year to work – only Christmas Day is exempt. Why the urgency? Why wasn’t the public notified? And most importantly, why weren’t those who work in retail ever asked for their opinion?
This is not democracy.
The pace of life is getting faster and faster, and everyone deserves some time to spend with their families and loved ones. Help us call for full public consultation and a review of the flawed by-law that will strip thousands of York Region residents of their right to spend precious time with their families.
Click below to send a message to your Councillor and Mayor.
Download the PETITION and get friends, family & colleagues in York Region to sign today!
This means that retail workers will have to be available 364 days a year to work – only Christmas Day is exempt. Why the urgency? Why wasn’t the public notified? And most importantly, why weren’t those who work in retail ever asked for their opinion?
This is not democracy.
The pace of life is getting faster and faster, and everyone deserves some time to spend with their families and loved ones. Help us call for full public consultation and a review of the flawed by-law that will strip thousands of York Region residents of their right to spend precious time with their families.
Click below to send a message to your Councillor and Mayor.
Download the PETITION and get friends, family & colleagues in York Region to sign today!
ARTICLES & RELEASES
Markham Speaks Out for Family Day - Letter from Markham Mayor, Frank Scarpitti
Student Trustees of York Region Speak out - Letter from YRDSB & YCDSB student trustees
York Region faces criticism for being statutory holiday grinch - Article TorontoStar Dec17
Stat holidays for York businesses - Radio CBC Metro Morning Dec15
Controversial York Region holiday shopping bylaw upheld, begins Jan. 1 - Article YorkMetro Dec14
York Region's new 'undemocratic' holiday shopping bylaw comes under fire - Article YorkMetro Dec11
York Region Families Need Public Holidays - Media Advisory Dec13
Student Trustees of York Region Speak out - Letter from YRDSB & YCDSB student trustees
York Region faces criticism for being statutory holiday grinch - Article TorontoStar Dec17
Stat holidays for York businesses - Radio CBC Metro Morning Dec15
Controversial York Region holiday shopping bylaw upheld, begins Jan. 1 - Article YorkMetro Dec14
York Region's new 'undemocratic' holiday shopping bylaw comes under fire - Article YorkMetro Dec11
York Region Families Need Public Holidays - Media Advisory Dec13
