Ringing bells, home care workers and supporters raised a “wake-up call” for Premier Kathleen Wynne at an action organized by the Ontario Health Coalition on hospital row this morning. 4,500 Red… contine reading
Precarious Work
New protections for Ontario workers announced today
Workers in Ontario have won important new protections against wage theft under new legislation introduced today. The new bill introduces many changes that Workers’ Action Centre members and supporters across… contine reading
Provincial migrant workers campaign launch
Today the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change is launching a new provincial campaign to ensure migrant workers have the same rights and benefits as all Ontarians. For too long Ontario’s laws have excluded migrant… contine reading
Migrant Worker’s Death Deserves a Coroner’s Inquest
On Friday June 28, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal will hold the last hearing on Mr. Ned Livingston Peart’s case. Mr. Peart, a migrant worker who came to Canada through… contine reading
23 Canadian organizations call on Loblaw to take action to prevent more worker deaths
In a joint letter to Loblaw Companies Limited on the eve of their Annual Meeting, the Workers’ Action Centre joined 22 trade unions, NGO’s and faith organizations to urge Loblaw… contine reading
What’s the bigger picture behind the RBC outsourcing story?
Over the weekend news broke about 45 RBC employees being laid off and replaced by migrant workers on temporary visas. The migrant workers are being hired by iGate, an outsourcing… contine reading
Toronto Star editorial calls on Wynne government to act on precarious work
“It’s a shame that the Ontario government has known about these problems for many years without taking necessary action. It’s now Wynne’s turn to listen — and act.” This is… contine reading
Law Commission of Ontario report calls for action on precarious work
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) calls on the Ontario government to take action to increase protection for Ontario workers in their report on Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work released… contine reading
Premier Kathleen Wynne responds to study on precarious work
Premier Kathleen Wynne responded to a new study on precarious work, It’s More than Poverty, and committed to working together to find solutions. At a forum launching the report, Wynne… contine reading
Ground-breaking report on precarious work highlights need for urgent action
More than 50% of jobs in Toronto and Hamilton are unstable, temporary or part-time, according to a new report, It’s More than Poverty, released this week by the United Way… contine reading