BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Workers Action Centre - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Workers Action Centre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://workersactioncentre.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Workers Action Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20260320T124857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T125259Z UID:15416-1779384600-1779391800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Workers' Open House DESCRIPTION:Do you know your rights at work?\nAre you paid $17.60 minimum wage or more?\nDo you know what you’re entitled to if you work on a public holiday?\n\nJoin us at the Workers’ Open House to get your workers’ rights questions answered and learn what you can do to protect yourself at work. (For more info\, contact Milan at milan@workersactioncentre.org.) \nDate: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E (Brimley Rd & Eglinton Ave E) \nRegister here \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/workers-open-house-2026-05/ LOCATION:The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WAC-Event-Workers-Open-House.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20260401T223835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225425Z UID:15439-1776508200-1776519000@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Tamil New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Tamil New Year with WAC! \nJoin WAC members for a celebration of Tamil New Year. We’ll be having a joyful gathering for the new year as well as organizing for the year ahead for our wage theft campaign. \nAll are welcome! (Though most of the event will be held in Tamil.) \nRegistration Required. If you are bringing guests\, please include the number of guests you will be bringing in the form below so we can ensure there is enough refreshments. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. 10: 30 am – 1:30 PM\nWhere: Scarborough Civic Centre – Auditorium \nFor more info:\nContact Milan at 416-531-0778 ext 224 or milan@workersactioncentre.org\nor Rathekka at rathekka@workersactioncentre.org \nLet’s celebrate\, learn\, enjoy the cultural food and take action together! \nName *Email Address *PhoneAdditional guestsIf you are coming alone\, please enter "0"0 (Just me)1 guest2 guestsOtherSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/tamilny2026/ LOCATION:Scarborough Civic Centre\, 150 Borough Dr\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1P 4N6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-Tamil-New-Year-2026-US-Letter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20260318T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T202207Z UID:15406-1776362400-1776367800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Scarborough: Know Your Rights At Work DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Hub in Scarborough on Thursday\, April 16 at 6 pm – 7:30 pm for a free and confidential workshop. You will learn your basic rights at work and how to protect them. \n(For more information\, contact Janice@workersactioncentre.org.) \nRegister here\nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/know-your-rights-2026-04-16/ LOCATION:The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WAC-Event-KYR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20260331T195841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T145310Z UID:15426-1775674800-1775680200@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Know your Rights at Work! DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights at Work! \nAre you or someone you know worried that your boss is not paying all your wages? Join us for an online Know Your Rights at Work workshop! Whether you’re starting a new job or have years of experience\, this workshop will give you the tools to protect yourself and take action. \n– Minimum wage: Are you being paid fairly?\n– Vacation pay: What are you entitled to?\n– Overtime & public holiday pay\n– Your rights as a worker in Ontario\n– What to do if your rights are violated \nWhether you’re starting a new job or have years of experience\, this workshop will give you the tools to protect yourself and take action. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM\nWhere: RSVP below for the Zoom link\, or join us directly here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81219564217 \nFree & Online – Join from anywhere! \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/online-know-your-rights-at-work/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KYR-Poster-Jared-November-14-Presentation-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20260305T193734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T211622Z UID:15369-1774548000-1774555200@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC x Brock U Wage Theft Panel at LF 26 DESCRIPTION:WAC x Brock U: Wage Theft Panel Event @ Labour Fair 26\nJoin us online with the Workers’ Action Centre and Brock University for a panel wage theft in Ontario. \n\nHosted by George Brown Labour Fair 2026 and co-sponsored by Brock’s Department of Labour Studies\, this panel will bring together real stories\, research and insights into how you can stand up against unfair pay practices. \nDon’t miss out on hearing from experts and activists ready to empower you! \n\n\nWage Theft Panel featuring WAC x Brock University\nWhen: Thursday\, March 26 at 6:00 PM\nWhere: Online via Zoom\nRSVP: RSVP below for the Zoom link\n\nName *Email Address *CitySubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/labour_fair_2026_panel/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20251113T155150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T184244Z UID:15110-1764421200-1764428400@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Rally to Stop Wage Theft DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday November 29 \nTime: 1:00 PM \nLocation: Ministry of Labour\, 400 University Avenue \n\nJoin workers fighting for unpaid wages. Members of the Workers’ Action Centre who are owed over $400\,000 in unpaid wages will be calling on the government to do their job! Protect workers from employers who steal their wages. \nOver 60% of workers face wage theft. Just in the last ten years\, the Ministry of Labour assessed employers owed $200 million to workers. We know that this is just a small fraction of wages owed as many don’t know how to file a complaint or just have to try to get another job so bills can get paid. \n\n\n \n \n Rally to Stop Wage Theft\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone Number (Mobile preferred)Have you experienced wage theft?Optional\n \n My boss stole my tips.\n \n \n My boss did not pay me overtime after I worked 44 hours in a week.\n \n \n My boss did not pay me 4% holiday pay.\n \n \n My boss told me that I was self-employed or to get my own company so I could get paid.\n \n \n My boss did not pay me for all the hours that I worked.\n CommentsIs there anything else we should know? URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/rally-to-stop-wage-theft/ LOCATION:Ministry of Labour\, 400 University Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MoL-RallyArtboard-11-2-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20251023T191659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T193411Z UID:15047-1761868800-1761955199@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Wage Theft Outreach DESCRIPTION:Join us in talking to workers across Toronto and demand an end to wage theft in Ontario! \nWage theft is happening across Ontario\, when employers don’t pay what they owe\, take tips\, or refuse to pay overtime and vacation pay. While the Ford government makes it easier for bad employers to get away with it\, workers are standing up and fighting back. \nTogether\, we’ll talk to workers about real solutions to stop wage theft\, hold employers accountable\, and fight poverty in our communities. \n\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n MobileSelect which event(s) you will be attending\n \n 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - Jane & Wilson\n \n \n 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Dufferin Station\n \n \n 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Markham & Lawrence\n \n \n 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Scarborough Town Centre\n \n \n 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Broadview Station\n \n \n 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Victoria Park Station\n \n \n 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM - Sherbourne Station\n \n \n 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Dufferin & St. Clair\n \n \n 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Wellesley Station\n Do you have a location you'd like to spearhead? Let us know here!Include the proposed time and location and we'll be in touch! URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/halloween/ LOCATION:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Purple-Green-Modern-Occult-Halloween-Instagram-Post-750-x-300-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20251015T223654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T192747Z UID:14788-1761678000-1761683400@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Fighting Back Against Wage Theft in Ontario DESCRIPTION:Wage theft is happening across Ontario\, when employers don’t pay what they owe\, take tips\, or refuse to pay overtime and vacation pay. While the Ford government makes it easier for bad employers to get away with it\, workers are standing up and fighting back. \nThe Workers’ Action Centre is launching a new Wage Theft Report that exposes how widespread the problem is and what needs to change. The webinar will feature workers who have experienced wage theft and are organizing for justice. \nTogether\, we’ll talk about real solutions to stop wage theft\, hold employers accountable\, and fight poverty in our communities. \n– See the facts from the report\n– Hear real stories from workers\n– Learn how to take action and join the fight for decent work and fair pay \nRSVP below to receive a Zoom link for the event via email \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/webinar-fighting-back-against-wage-theft-in-ontario/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wage-Theft-Webinar-event-page-Oct-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20251020T191629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T191629Z UID:15035-1761328800-1761334200@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Tamil Members Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WAC Tamil Member Meeting this Friday.\n(Members only event) \nDate: Friday\, October 24\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 pm -7.30 pm\nLocation: Scarborough Civic Center\n150 Borough Dr\, Scarborough\, ON M1P 4N6\nCommittee Room 1 \n(If you have questions\, please contact Rathekka@workersactioncentre.org.) \n\nSign up for the event URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/tamil-member-meeting-oct-2025/ LOCATION:Scarborough Civic Centre\, 150 Borough Dr\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1P 4N6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tamil-members-meeting-oct-2025-1600-x-900-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20251018T003549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T003549Z UID:15012-1761156000-1761159600@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Information Session (English) DESCRIPTION:Are you a worker who is fed up with bad bosses and poor working conditions? Want to get involved in the fight for decent work? \nCome to a free information session to learn how Workers’ Action Centre members organize for better workplaces in Ontario. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025\nTime: 6:00pm to 7:00pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom. RSVP below to get the Zoom link sent to your email. \n(If you have questions\, contact Shawna@workersactioncentre.org\, 416-531-0778 ext 260.) \n\nSign up for the event \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/wac-info-session-english-oct-2025/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WAC-Info-Session-22-Oct-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250812T155457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T161302Z UID:14559-1758045600-1758052800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights at Work: Scarborough workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you know and understand your rights at work?\nAre you being paid properly at work?\nAre you being treated unfairly at work? \nJoin us for a free and confidential in-person workshop to learn about your rights and how to protect them. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 at 6pm – 8pm\nWhere: The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Avenue East (Brimley Rd & Eglinton Ave E) \nFor more information contact Janet at janet@workersactioncentre.org or 416-531-0778 x 221. \n\nSign up for the event \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/know-your-rights-scarborough-2025-09/ LOCATION:The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KYR-Somali-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250730T194935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195122Z UID:14506-1755943200-1755964800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Tamil Members Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:அருமையான உணவு\, விளையாட்டுகள் மற்றும் சந்தோசமான நிகழ்வுகள் நிறைந்த ஒரு நாள் பிக்கனிக்காக உங்களை எங்களுடன் சேர அழைக்க மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி! \nநிகழ்வின் விவரங்கள்:\nஇடம்: மிலிக்கன் பார்க் (  5555 Steeles Ave E\, Toronto\, ON M9L 1S7) \nதேதி: சனிக்கிழமை\, ஆகஸ்ட் 23\, 2025\nநேரம்: காலை 10:00 மணி முதல் பிற்பகல் 4:00 மணி வரை\nகட்டணம்: இலவசம் \nஎன்ன எல்லாம் இருக்கிறது? \n\nசூடான தாயகத்து கூழ்\nஉணவுகள் மற்றும் சிற்றுண்டிகள்\nறிய அத!;ட பரிசுகள்?\nவெளிநில விளையாட்டுகள்\nநகைச்சுவையும் உறவுகளும் நிறைந்த பொழுது!\n\n தயவுசெய்து ஆகஸ்ட் 19 க்குள் பதிவு செய்யுங்கள்!\nஉணவுகள் மற்றும் திட்டமிடலுக்காக உங்கள் வருகையை கீழுள்ள RSVP லிங்கில் பதிவு செய்யவும்.\n(இங்கே பதிவு செய்யவும்) \nஉங்களுடன் விருந்தினர்கள் வருகிறார்கள் என்றால்\, அவர்களது பெயர் மற்றும் விவரங்களையும் பதிவு செய்ய மறவாதீர்கள் – எல்லோருக்கும் உணவு போதுமானதாக இருக்க வேண்டும்! \nஇந்த பிக்னிக் மறக்க முடியாத தினமாக மாறட்டும்! உங்கள் வருகையை ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பார்க்கிறோம். \nஅன்புடன்\, \nதொழிலாளர் நடவடிக்கை நிலை தமிழ் அங்கத்துவர்கள்! \nFirst and Last name *Email Address *Phone *Number of Adult Guests *Number of Children Guests *Submit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/wac-tamil-members-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:Milliken Park\, 5555 Steele Avenue\, Scarborough\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tamil-picnic-2024-vr2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250724T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T203351Z UID:14499-1755711000-1755720000@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Movie Night: A Bug’s Life DESCRIPTION:Join this screening of A Bug’s Life\, a movie about collective power\, organizing\, and standing up to bullies! And let’s talk about building our worker power together. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm with refreshments. The screening begins at 6 pm. \nPlease register yourself and your kids. \nName *Email Address *PhoneHow many people are you bringing?Submit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/movie-night-a-bugs-life/ LOCATION:The Hub\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/a-bugs-life-school-holidays-sceening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250724T194240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T200633Z UID:14493-1755279000-1755288000@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Summer Social DESCRIPTION:Join us after work for fun in the park! Connect with other workers organizing for decent work. \nBring your favourite picnic blanket & snacks to share\, if you can! To be kind to the environment\, please bring your water bottle and reusable utensils & dishes. \nRegister by Friday\, August 8 for yourself & your kids.\n(For more information\, contact shawna@workersactioncentre.org\, 416-531-0778 ext 260.) \nName *Email Address *PhoneHow many people are you bringing?Submit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/wac-summer-social/ LOCATION:Christie Pits\, 750 Bloor St West\, Toronto\, M6G 3B1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-WAC-Summer-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250807T161058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T180152Z UID:14528-1755021600-1755028800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Digital Training Workshop: WhatsApp (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Are you a Workers Action Centre member who has a hard time navigating Whatsapp? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where you can learn:\n– Sending pictures\, videos and voicenotes\n– Creating and saving contact info\n– Making group chats\n– Updating your status\n– And more! \nWhat: Digital Training Workshop – WhatsApp 1\nWhen: Tuesday August 12\, 2025. 6 pm to 8 pm\nWhere: Workers Action Centre Room 202 \nRSVP to let us know you’re coming with the Google Form link here:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3HURQPQ-yVKWRScEgrkwLZ57MY6WUb5Fv0VHEDmHKDf74ew/viewform \nSnacks will be provided. Only 10 participants per workshop. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Shawna at shawna@workersactioncentre.org. \nHow to download Whatsapp\nHow to register your phone number to Whatsapp URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/digital-training-workshop-whatsapp/ LOCATION:Workers Action Centre\, 202-720 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 2T9 CATEGORIES:Member Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/English.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250806T172151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T214259Z UID:14520-1754677800-1754677800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Humanitarian and Compassionate Application for PR DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online workshop to learn about the “Humanitarian and Compassionate Application” for Permanent Residence in Canada. \nWe’ll look at whether this application is for you and what do you need to have a strong application. We’ll also have a open question and answer session. \nSpanish interpretation will be provided \nPresented by Kristen Lloyd\, Lawyer with Parkdale Community Legal Services. \nWhen: Friday August 8 at 6:30pm\nWhere: Online via Zoom\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84614220616 \n\nTaller – En Linea\nAplicacion de razones Humanitarias Y Compasion para aplicar a la Residencia Permanente \n– Esta informacion es necesaria para ti?\n– Quieres saber como puedes hacer una aplicacion que sea fuerte?\n– Habra sesion de preguntas y Respuestas \nPresentado por: Kristen Lloyd\nAbogada en: Parkdale Community Legal Services \nCuando: Agosto 8 a las 6:30pm\nDónde: En Linea\, Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84614220616 \n  \n  URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/humanitarian-and-compassionate-application-for-pr/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_6415vr2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250613T172923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T170212Z UID:14401-1753900200-1753903800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:WAC Information Session (English) DESCRIPTION:Are you a worker who is fed up by bad bosses and working conditions? Do you want to get involved in the fight for decent work? \nCome to a free information session to learn about the Workers’ Action Centre and our movement for decent work. \nDate: Wednesday July 30\, 2025\nTime: 6:30pm to 7:30pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom. RSVP below to get the Zoom link sent to your email \n\nSign up for the event\n \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/wac-information-session-english/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Workers-organizing-for-real-solutions-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250710T204704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T205300Z UID:14479-1753466400-1753470000@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Know your Rights at Work (Online) DESCRIPTION:Do you know and understand your rights at work?\nAre you being paid properly at work?\nAre you being treated unfairly at work? \nJoin us for a free and confidential online workshop to learn about your rights and how to protect them. \nWhen: 6pm to 7:30pm\, Friday July 25\, 2025.\nWhere: Online via Zoom. RSVP below and we’ll email you the Zoom link. \n\nSign up for the event\n \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/know-your-rights-at-work-online/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KYR-Somali-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250710T192755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T200619Z UID:14452-1753380000-1753387200@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Scarborough Know your Rights at Work DESCRIPTION:Do you know and understand your rights at work?\nAre you being paid properly at work?\nAre you being treated unfairly at work? \nJoin us for a free and confidential in-person workshop to learn about your rights and how to protect them. \nWhen: 6pm – 8pm\, Thursday July 24\, 2025\nWhere: The HUB at 2660 Eglinton Avenue East (Brimley and Eglinton Ave E.) \nFor more information contact Janet at janet@workersactioncentre.org or 416-531-0778×221. \n\nSign up for the event\n \nName *Email Address *PhoneSubmit URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/know-your-rights-at-work-scarborough/ LOCATION:Scarborough In-person\, 2660 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KYR-Somali-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250613T155732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162908Z UID:14377-1751565600-1751569200@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Know your Rights at Work Workshop (English) DESCRIPTION:Can you work for cash? Is your boss allowed to stop you from taking a sick day? Can your boss fire you without any notice? \nAll Ontario workers have rights at work. Regardless of whether we are part-time workers\, work for cash or are a migrant worker. But if we are going to stand up for our rights\, we first need to know what they are. \nWhat: Know your Rights at Work workshop\nWhen: Thursday\, July 3 2025 at 6pm to 7pm.\nWhere: Online via Zoom \nRSVP for Zoom link URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/know-your-rights-at-work-workshop/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KYR-Somali-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T075815 CREATED:20250613T153839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162930Z UID:14369-1751115600-1751122800@workersactioncentre.org SUMMARY:Workers in the Park DESCRIPTION:Have you ever felt overworked\, underpaid\, or disrespected at your job? So have we\, but things can change when we stand together. \nJoin us at our Workers’ Action Centre Picnic – a space to relax\, connect\, and talk about what fair work really means. \nWhen: 1pm to 3pm. Saturday June 28\, 2025 \nWhere: South-east corner of Christie Pits Park near Christie TTC station \nRSVP: Email samuel@workersactioncentre.org or call Jared at 416-531-0778 ext 226 URL:https://workersactioncentre.org/event/workers-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Christie Pits\, 750 Bloor St West\, Toronto\, M6G 3B1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workersactioncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Saturday-June-28-2028-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR