Community members described problems getting paid, low wages and a “trap of endless temp work” during a community forum in Peterborough earlier this week. Finding decent work in a… contine reading
Precarious Work
Ontario workers need urgent protection from the Ministry of Labour
New Minister of Labour, Yasir Naqvi, has an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Ontario workers by taking immediate action to address wage theft. In December… contine reading
Expanding access to city services
Undocumented people in Toronto could have greater access to city services if a motion before Toronto City Council passes on Feb. 20th. This motion calls for the city to review… contine reading
5 priorities for Kathleen Wynne’s good jobs agenda
As incoming premier Kathleen Wynne takes office, here are 5 priorities for action on good jobs: Increase the minimum wage Target employers that violate employment standards Ensure adequate resources for… contine reading
Wal-Mart workers stand up for better wages
Wal-Mart employees across the USA are walking off the job today, one of the busiest retail days of the year. At over 1,000 actions that are taking place today, workers… contine reading
Eligibility for EI plummets
Short term, part time work is making it harder for us to collect unemployment insurance (EI) when we lose our jobs. Fewer people are working enough hours to qualify for… contine reading
Building solidarity for migrant worker rights
Migrant worker advocates shared common struggles for migrant workers rights at a lively gathering hosted by the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC). Jose Sicajau worked in Canada as a… contine reading
Ontario needs a minimum wage workers can live on
My name is Angel, I have been a member of the Workers Action Centre for about four years. I want to talk about the minimum wage, because it’s my concern. … contine reading
Law Commission of Ontario makes important recommendations to improve employment standards
WAC has released a policy brief in response to The Law Commission of Ontario’s Interim Report on Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work. We encourage our community allies and supporters to… contine reading
Tragic incident highlights lack of protection on the job
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jayesh Prajapati who was killed after being hit by a car at a Shell station on Saturday. Family members of Mr.… contine reading