Fighting to improve working conditions for bike and walking couriers in Toronto

Joined July 2013
Tomorrow at Cloud Gardens in Toronto there is a gathering to remember messengers who have pasted. Facebook event, gopetition.com/petitions/mes…
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This happened last week a new ghost bike was installed for Michael Ranking who was killed last year. flickr.com/photos/martinreis…
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On Sunday December 1, 2013 the TOBMA/TorontoCouierLocal dinner will be taking place again at Cecil St.
We are raising money for our Strike Fund and we need your support!!! facebook.com/events/39688740…
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Biking Toronto ...nice article. Good points. We hope the cyclist is okay. fb.me/2X9UQOguJ
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Canada’s job numbers don’t tell the real story - we’ve become a nation of temporary, part-time and casual workers: thestar.com/opinion/commenta…
We're having a party to raise money for our strike fund september 13th! More details to come!
Free food alert: Jack Astor's is giving away bacon-wrapped hot dogs outside 2 Bloor E.
Payday aka judgement day aka the day couriers find out if they can pay their rent. #wagetheft #messlife #canlab
This, while royal baby dominates headlines. Which story is about waste of taxpayer's money? @torontostar thestar.com/news/canada/2013…
Hung out with a courier today who after breaking his foot on the job was still working bc he's got no WSIB or EI coverage #messlife #canlab
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“It is very hard work & very hard to pay the bills” says Angel, @WorkersAC member. “We need a $14 minimum wage now.” thestar.com/news/queenspark/…
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Remembering Toronto bike messenger Elmer Frisby who was killed on the job on July 17, 1920 messarchives.com/memorial/ef…
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Coke nets $9B in profits last year, locks out 700 employees for not taking contract strips. @OFLabour @CLCOntario
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What do you call a messenger without a girlfriend? Homeless. How many TOmessengers made less than minimum wage today?#messlife #canlab