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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T180000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T183000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T190000
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CREATED:20250710T204704Z
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T150000
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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
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