Aliza speaks out… I have been here in Canada for almost 6 years working hard. I worked at a beverage company as a temporary agency worker for 1 year. I… contine reading
Precarious Work
Wage theft hits women hard in Ontario
Mayra and Cristhina speak out… We found work in a hotel in the Muskoka area through an agency. The pay that we received was always $10 per hour, whether we… contine reading
Metcalf Foundation study: working poor numbers way up in Toronto
The number of working poor in the Toronto Region increased by 42% between 2000 and 2005, according to a new study from the Metcalf Foundation. This group accounted for more… contine reading
“Cleaning Up” – Report highlights poor labour practices in commercial properties
Canadian commercial real estate companies and major commercial tenants have begun addressing persistently poor employment practices – but, according to a new report, there are still many that need to… contine reading