Thanks to the incredible organizing migrants and allies have done together, full and permanent immigration status is closer than ever. But we must act now to demand that our representatives… contine reading
Migrant Workers
Care workers organize and win!
Join us in Toronto on Saturday, March 9 for the International Women’s Day Rally and March where care workers will celebrate their recent win! After about 50 years of brave… contine reading
Public consultations announced for labour law Review
The Ontario government has announced the dates and locations of the first public consultations being undertaken for its review of labour laws, the Changing Workplaces Review (CWR). The dates and… contine reading
Executive Summary now available: Still Working on the Edge
An executive summary is now available for the groundbreaking report released by the Workers’ Action Centre on March 31, Still Working on the Edge: Rebuilding Decent Jobs from the Ground Up.… contine reading
“$15 and Fairness” campaign launched
WAC joined allies from across Canada and North America to launch the “Fight for $15 and Fairness” campaign. Toronto-area workers rallied for decent work with actions at the Ministry of… contine reading
New Report Released: Still Working on the Edge
The Ontario government has launched a review of the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act, during which it will undertake “consultations on the changing nature of modern workplaces”. … contine reading
The Harper government is scheduling a mass deportation of migrant workers starting April 1st
As of April 1st, 2015, all low-waged migrant workers employed under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and Live-In Caregiver / Caregiver Program who have worked in Canada for more than… contine reading
Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014: How the laws have changed
Following years of hard work and organizing by Workers’ Action Centre members and their allies, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, became law on November 20,… contine reading
WAC Members Speak Out, Win Improvements to Employment Laws
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
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