After years of organizing, members of the Workers’ Action Centre breathed a sigh of relief on November 6, 2014 as Members of Provincial Parliament gave final approval to legislation that… contine reading
Victories
Let’s make Bill 18 for “Stronger Workplaces” even stronger!
The Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that takes some important steps to improve the working conditions of workers in unstable employment – Bill 18 The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger… contine reading
Equal Pay Day – women deserve fair pay!
Queen’s Park is proclaiming its first Equal Pay Day today to raise awareness of the earnings gap between men and women in Ontario. Equal Pay Day represents how far into… contine reading
A recipe for decent pay and decent work
This spring, we have the chance to pass legislation that could ensure a brighter future for hundreds of thousands of Ontarians. Because communities around Ontario have spoken out about low… contine reading
New resources for immigrants and service providers
The Solidarity City Network has produced a series of new resources for service providers and undocumented immigrants to ensure safe access to services in the City of Toronto. Posters and… 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
Victory!! Funding cuts to Employment Standards reversed
Thanks to 3 intense months of pressure from our members and allies—$5.5 million dollars for proactive enforcement of Employment Standards have been saved from the government chopping block. The McGuinty… contine reading
Bill 210 provides protections for caregivers
Bill 210 “Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (Live-in Caregivers and Others)”comes into effect today. The protections under Bill 210 will: Ban fees being charged directly or indirectly by recruiters… contine reading