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The upcoming Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day (December 25, December 26 and January 1) are three of the nine Ontario public holidays. Public holidays are days most people do not work but still get paid “public holiday pay.”  It’s important to remember that even if you are a part-time worker or work different… contine reading

Are you employed in an industry that’s covered by Federal labour laws such as airlines, railways, trucking, banking or telecommunications? If so, you will have up to 10 paid sick days next year! Workers won this basic protection through tireless organizing and it will benefit almost 1 million people across Canada.  These permanent, employer-paid sick… contine reading

When you donate to the Workers’ Bowl, it’s a vote of confidence for the hundreds of workers who participate in our educational programs and who are making a difference in their communities! There’s still time to donate any amount towards supporting workers to gain access to critical training on community organizing. Share on Facebook and… contine reading

The Ontario government is looking to implement a “portable benefits” program to help with healthcare costs for Ontario workers. We agree that workers need benefits as too many cannot afford basic healthcare. These workers include not only app-based gig workers like Uber drivers, but misclassified workers such as cleaners, construction workers and truck drivers as… contine reading

The Workers’ Bowl* is happening in just six days!  This critical fundraiser supports the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) in organizing workers’ rights workshops all over the Greater Toronto Area, online as well as in several languages. From wage theft to understanding whether you are an employee or an independent contractor, defending our workplace rights can… contine reading

The Workers’ Bowl* is two weeks away and we’re surrounded by reminders that funding for our leadership development programs is crucial. Beatriz, a Workers’ Action Centre member, is a graduate of our Feet on the Ground organizer training program. Ahead of the Day of the Dead Celebration, Beatriz took some time to talk with us… contine reading

This time of year, we might see zombies, vampires and ghouls prowling about but workers have to watch out for bad bosses all year round. Every day, more workers call our workers’ rights phone line seeking support because their employer has refused to pay them. Even worse, many workers without status were working for less… contine reading

The affordability crisis has set workers even further back after the last few years of the pandemic. Workers are fighting harder than ever for everything from permanent resident status, decent wages, permanent and adequate paid sick days, and equal pay for equal work. And we can’t afford to back down. Through the educational programs we… contine reading

In September, thousands of us took to the streets to support migrant and undocumented workers excited about the prospect of winning immigration status for so many.  Then we got wind of the federal government’s plans to do more of the same meagre programs, opening narrow pathways to PR with requirements too strict and expensive for… contine reading

Ontario’s minimum wage is increasing on October 1, 2022. For most workers, this means an increase from $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. For students under 18 years old who work part time, your minimum wage will increase from $14.10 to $14.60 per hour. Premier Ford has claimed credit for this increase. But let’s not forget… contine reading