A controversial new policy by the federal government will allow employers to pay 15 per cent less to migrant workers than to Canadians. The Workers’ Action Centre participated in country-wide… contine reading
Archives for May 2012
Proposed EI changes will push workers into low-wage jobs
Part of the Conservative government’s new omnibus bill would require workers on Employment Insurance to accept work that pays up to 70 per cent less, to move in search of… contine reading
Nannies waiting longer for open-work permits in Canada
In a May 21, 2012 Toronto Star article, Kay Manuel of the Caregivers Action Centre reported on the growing number of calls from nannies complaining wait times for the open permit… contine reading
Ministry of Labour claim: Getting what’s owed to you. New WAC factsheet.
Every year, thousands of workers are forced to file claims with the Ministry of Labour for unpaid wages or other employment violations — no overtime, unpaid vacation, paid below minimum… contine reading
WAC Organizer Nadira Gopalani honoured at CASSA gala
At the CASSA (Council of Agencies Serving South Asians) Gala event on May 12, 2012, Nadira received an Excellence in Equity Award for her outstanding contributions to social and economic… contine reading
Victory!! Funding cuts to Employment Standards reversed
Thanks to 3 intense months of pressure from our members and allies—$5.5 million dollars for proactive enforcement of Employment Standards have been saved from the government chopping block. The McGuinty… contine reading