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Archives for August 2021

Federal Benefits end soon but COVID still going strong

August 20, 2021

COVID-19 revealed that people need at least $500 per week in income to survive. Together, we successfully pushed to increase the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and Recovery Benefits to $500 per week. We also campaigned to ensure the Employment Insurance (EI) system also delivered at least $500 in weekly income support, since we knew nobody… contine reading

Support the Gig Workers’ Bill of Rights Today

August 12, 2021

Much is at stake for workers in Ontario’s review of the Employment Standards Act. The Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee (OWRAC) was tasked with making recommendations that could reshape our labour laws, but was formed without worker representation. Their review began soon after Uber presented the Ford government with the “Flexible Work+” plan, which seeks… contine reading

link to post Elisa paid in full after her employer stole $1800

Elisa paid in full after her employer stole $1800

August 5, 2021

After a year and a half, Elisa finally received $1,800 owed to her by a previous employer. Elisa came to Canada from Mexico and landed a job as a bookkeeper for an accounting firm in Toronto. Like so many migrant workers, Elisa was exploited at her workplace and later threatened with deportation when she began… contine reading

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