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Wage Theft

WAC launches campaign to Stop Wage Theft!

November 13, 2025

Our employers steal our wages. Our government allows it. It’s time to stop it.  On October 28, 2025 almost 200 workers came together to launch the Stop Wage Theft campaign.… contine reading

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Victory: Mankind Grooming pays up! Community Action CANCELLED!

March 11, 2020

Isabelle and Nia, hairdressers who were owed almost $10,000 in unpaid wages from Mankind Grooming, successfully recovered the full amount today. Once again, workers have proved that when we fight… contine reading

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This Valentine’s Day, give workers the gift of justice!

February 14, 2020

It was over two years ago when Isabelle realized she and her co-workers were not being paid in full. When Isabelle blew the whistle on Mankind Grooming, a Toronto hair… contine reading

Martha wins stolen wages

Worker wins her stolen wages after 1 year & 5 months

September 16, 2015

Martha Jaramillo is a member of the Workers’ Action Centre. She came to us in the spring of 2014 when her wages went unpaid and she was fired. WAC helped… contine reading

Let’s make Bill 18 for “Stronger Workplaces” even stronger!

October 3, 2014

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

A recipe for decent pay and decent work

February 27, 2014

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

August 20, 2013

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

May 29, 2013

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

May 1, 2012

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

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