Thanks to years of hard work by WAC members and their allies, Bill 18 has been adopted by the Ontario Legislative Assembly. The bill introduces changes that will help curb… contine reading
Bill 18: Workers Win Historic Improvements in Employment Standards
After years of organizing, members of the Workers’ Action Centre breathed a sigh of relief on November 6, 2014 as Members of Provincial Parliament gave final approval to legislation that… contine reading
New leaves for Ontario workers as of October 29
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) has been amended to create three new job-protected leaves for workers in Ontario. It is important that workers understand the purpose of the leaves and… contine reading
Urgent Action Required on Bill 18
We have to act fast to get amendments that will strengthen Bill 18 for all workers. As expected, Bill 18 – the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014… contine reading
WAC Members make news, gear up for Bill 18
October 20 – Legislative Assembly Resumes: Proposed new law could mean better protection for workers On October 20, the Ontario Legislative Assembly will be resuming. Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) will… contine reading
Let’s make Bill 18 for “Stronger Workplaces” even stronger!
The Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that takes some important steps to improve the working conditions of workers in unstable employment – Bill 18 The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger… contine reading
New WAC factsheet: Undocumented Workers Rights at Work
Even if a person is undocumented, without status or a valid work permit they are still covered under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). They can seek unpaid wages and other… contine reading
Federal NDP supports a $15 minimum wage
“A $15 minimum wage would be a tremendous step forward for workers,” says Deena Ladd, Coordinator of the Workers’ Action Centre. “This measure will strengthen the economy by putting more… contine reading
WAC at the Peoples Social Forum!
On August 21-24, WAC joined thousands of people from across Canada at the Peoples Social Forum in Ottawa. We traveled to Ottawa with a team of WAC member leaders… contine reading
San Francisco introduces Retail Workers Bill of Rights
What happens when you have the highest minimum wage in the country but many retail workers are still living in poverty because they can’t get enough hours at work. Retail… contine reading