My name is Angel, I have been a member of the Workers Action Centre for about four years. I want to talk about the minimum wage, because it’s my concern. … contine reading
Workers' Speak Out
Crack down on wage theft needed
Expand protection for workers and crack down on wage theft – this is the message WAC representatives shared with MPP Laura Albanese today. In her role as Parliamentary Assistant to… contine reading
Employers need to face real consequences
John Patino speaks out… I was working as a handyman for a cleaning company. All of my paycheques were for the same amount of hours, but every cheque would have… contine reading
Caregiver wins unpaid wages. Her case can help other caregivers!
Agripina worked 12 hours a day and many weekends looking after 2 young kids in a busy household only to face unpaid wages. But she fought back. Agripina not only… contine reading
Fighting back and winning in Hamilton with Steel City Solidarity
Karen came to Steel City Solidarity after being fired by her employer. After years of working for them as an employee, the company suddenly wanted to declare her an independent… contine reading
Repeat offender continues wage theft across Ontario
Eyob speaks out……I came to Windsor Canada in 2009 from Africa. I was very excited as I dropped off my resume and applied for my first job in this country.… contine reading
No consequences makes it easy to break the law
Gary speaks out… I moved to Toronto from Vancouver in October 2009, because my mother took ill. Since being here I have worked many different jobs and faced violations in… contine reading
Speaking out could mean losing your job
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
Students can’t afford wage theft
Alberto speaks out… Facing an employer for unpaid wages is a nerve-racking experience. Feelings of anxiety, exploitation, degradation and desperation overtake you, which are only amplified by the idea that… contine reading
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