Workers Action Centre

Ontario’s minimum wage is increasing on October 1, 2022. For most workers, this means an increase from $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. For students under 18 years old who work part time, your minimum wage will increase from $14.10 to $14.60 per hour. Premier Ford has claimed credit for this increase. But let’s not forget… contine reading

The Canada-wide day of action for Rights, Regularization and Status for All is just two days away! Right now, the federal government is deciding how many migrants and undocumented people to include in their proposal to regularize and grant permanent residency. It’s a crucial moment to push for ALL migrants to have full and permanent… contine reading

In the face of unstable work and exploitation, our communities are coming together to stand up and fight for equality. Workers’ Action Centre members and allies are organizing for a world where everyone has access to decent Employment Insurance benefits and equal rights no matter our immigration status. There are many actions this month, including today, that you… contine reading

On July 21, the Ford government extended the Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB) until March 31, 2023 – without increasing the number of temporary paid sick days! This means that Ontario workers only have the same three temporary paid sick days available since April 2021 to use when sick. Workers are out of luck if… contine reading