Last night, Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal party won a majority in the Ontario election. Voters rejected Tim Hudak’s austerity vision of massive cuts to jobs and services, and freezing of the… contine reading
Wage Theft
2014 Election Alert
June 12 is the provincial election. Candidates running for office will be asking for your vote and support. It’s a perfect time to send a message that we need decent… contine reading
We need to change the conversation from exclusion to creating good jobs for all
“Low-wage jobs,” “part-time work,” “employers cutting corners,” “fast food workers feeling squeezed” – it is not often that issues of precarious work get widespread and prolonged media and public debate.… contine reading
The fight for a $14 minimum wage continues!
The Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage is organizing a provincial day of action on Monday, April 14. It is more critical than ever that our fight for $14 continues… contine reading
What’s in the decent work bills?
This spring, we have a real opportunity to pass laws that will improve our wages and working conditions. There are now several important bills being considered by Members of Provincial… contine reading
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
Unpaid wages finally paid
Alaa speaks out… I was searching for work, and saw an advertisement for a kitchen position at a restaurant. I called the owner and he told me to come to… contine reading
Survey shows widespread ESA violations, including pay below minimum wage
A recent study released by the Chinese Canadian National Council-Toronto chapter documents widespread employment standards violations facing Chinese workers. The study “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back” found that 20%… contine reading
Job scams on the rise
Have you been asked to pay a fee to get a job? Over the last few months, we have heard a number of complaints about job scams targeting job seekers.… contine reading
Austerity budget leaves workers behind
Today’s budget announcement is a disappointment to Ontario workers. Instead of moving forward on a much-needed minimum wage increase after a 3-year freeze, the government announced an Advisory Panel that… contine reading