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
Wage Theft
Decent jobs in Peterborough and Hamilton?
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
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
Chicago passes tough wage theft law
Last Thursday, Chicago passed a new wage theft law that gives the city the power to revoke the business licenses of companies convicted of wage theft. While many US states… contine reading
12th Day of Action – 12 ideas to stop wage theft
Over the last 12 days of action, we have profiled stories of workers fighting for unpaid wages. With your support, we have sent a powerful message to our government representatives… contine reading
11th Day of Action – 11 voices calling for change
Since we began our 12 days of action, more than 500 messages have been to Minister of Labour Linda Jeffrey letting her know what wage theft means to you. Today… contine reading
10th Day of Action – Working together against wage theft works! 2 victories in 10 Days!
10 days ago we began our 12 days of action to stop Wage Theft. And only 10 days later, 2 workers who shared their stories have seen a victory! A… contine reading
9th Day of Action – 9 visits to my employer
I’m owed $2,300. I’ve called the employer many times. He never answers the phone. Sometimes he answers by mistake, he says “oh ok, I’m going to pay you next time,… contine reading
8th Day of Action – $8,000 in unpaid wages won
I worked 12 hours a day and many weekends looking after 2 young kids in a busy household only to face unpaid wages. But I fought back. I filed a… contine reading
7th Day of Action – 7 leadership candidates: Will they commit to take action on wage theft?
I have been doing outreach in my neighborhood as a new member of WAC. We have heard a lot of stories from people about not getting paid and unfair treatment… contine reading