Workers Action Centre

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

As you read this, government officials are making decisions that could give equal rights to 1.7 million migrants over the next few years. Amazing organizing by farmworkers, care workers, international students, undocumented people, frontline essential migrant workers and our allies have brought about this historic opportunity: Our organizing this summer could win permanent residency (PR)… contine reading

Ontario’s 3 temporary COVID-related paid sick days are set to expire on July 31. By now, it should be clear to the Ford government that all workers need paid sick leave to protect themselves, their families and the public. Remind the Premier that we won’t back down: Send an email demanding 10 permanent paid sick… contine reading

On May 7, 2022, the federal COVID income supports came to an end. Yet the pandemic is not over and much damage to workers’ health and finances has already been done. With the sixth wave of the virus continuing in Ontario, it’s obvious that workers still need support. But will Ontario’s emergency assistance be enough?… contine reading