How workers in Canada are not protected during a crisis The 354 year-old Hudson’s Bay Company is liquidating its 80 stores, putting over 9,000 jobs at risk. And with the… contine reading
Emergency Town Hall: Tariffs, Trade and a No One Left Behind Agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. This along with other actions of President Trump has lots of workers worried. What do these tariffs mean for… contine reading
I am scheduled to work on Election Day. Can I get time off to vote?
The Ontario provincial election is on Thursday, February 27. Under the Ontario Election Act, eligible workers who are qualified to vote must be allowed 3 consecutive hours free from work… contine reading
Lessons in Winning Healthcare for All
Nobody should be forced to decide between getting life-saving care or going into serious debt. That’s why healthcare for all – regardless of immigration status – saves lives. We learned… contine reading
Why is there an early Ontario election? What’s at stake for workers?
Premier Ford will call for an election this Wednesday. Election day will be February 27. The stakes are high for workers and their families this election. Whoever comes into power… contine reading
Empower workers to fight in 2025
In 2024, the Workers’ Action Centre was able to do crucial organizing on the ground with our members. We are so proud of those who learned their rights and passed… contine reading
Ford’s proposed sick leave won’t allow workers to access EI sick benefits and doesn’t follow urgent recommendations from public health experts
Premier Ford has introduced legislation that, if passed, will create a 27 week job-protected leave for workers with serious illnesses. Our concern is that the proposed leave will not protect… contine reading
Building Confidence, Building Worker Power
The 12th annual Workers’ Bowl was the best yet! Once again, supporters like you have stepped up to ensure that the Workers’ Action Centre’s education programs keep going strong into… contine reading
Workers Learn to Lead
The Workers’ Bowl* is just 4 days away! Funds raised will go toward training workers on their rights and how to be leaders in their communities. Julieta, a participant in… contine reading
Championing workers’ rights – that’s how we roll
The 12th annual Workers’ Bowl is only 11 days away! Our annual fundraiser with the OEERC* is what allows WAC to keep training workers on what our rights are, how… contine reading