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Archives for March 2012

OCAP Rally

The Ontario Budget 2012: The provincial government abandons its poverty reduction promise

March 28, 2012

The 2012 Ontario budget abandons the McGuinty Government’s poverty reduction strategy – a commitment to reduce poverty by 25% by 2013. A freeze on social assistance means that, after inflation,… contine reading

Fighting back and winning in Hamilton with Steel City Solidarity

March 15, 2012

Karen came to Steel City Solidarity after being fired by her employer. After years of working for them as an employee, the company suddenly wanted to declare her an independent… contine reading

Global Fibre Recovery

Repeat offender continues wage theft across Ontario

March 14, 2012

Eyob speaks out……I came to Windsor Canada in 2009 from Africa. I was very excited as I dropped off my resume and applied for my first job in this country.… contine reading

Gary

No consequences makes it easy to break the law

March 13, 2012

Gary speaks out… I moved to Toronto from Vancouver in October 2009, because my mother took ill. Since being here I have worked many different jobs and faced violations in… contine reading

aliza

Speaking out could mean losing your job

March 12, 2012

Aliza speaks out… I have been here in Canada for almost 6 years working hard. I worked at a beverage company as a temporary agency worker for 1 year. I… contine reading

Alberto

Students can’t afford wage theft

March 9, 2012

Alberto speaks out… Facing an employer for unpaid wages is a nerve-racking experience. Feelings of anxiety, exploitation, degradation and desperation overtake you, which are only amplified by the idea that… contine reading

Wage theft hits women hard in Ontario

March 8, 2012

Mayra and Cristhina speak out… We found work in a hotel in the Muskoka area through an agency. The pay that we received was always $10 per hour, whether we… contine reading

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