Policy Papers

Ineffective enforcement of the Code and widespread employer violations are leaving many federally regulated employees, particularly truck drivers, without protection from deteriorating wages and working conditions. The Federal Government is… contine reading

These submissions made by the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) and Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) provide recommendations on the following issues with the purpose of strengthening protections for non-unionized workers… contine reading

These submissions are made on behalf of the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) and Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS). To improve working conditions and combat wage theft in the construction industry,… contine reading

The Workers’ Action Centre’s new report exposes the scale of wage theft in Ontario, its causes, and what changes we need to protect our hard-earned wages.

The Workers’ Action Centre, Justice 4 Workers, TTCriders, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, and Cycle Toronto wrote this letter to TTC board members and city councillors, urging against a blanket… contine reading

Bill 190 is the Ontario government’s fifth omnibus bill including changes to labour and employment legislation. Our submission focuses on Schedule 2, which proposes changes to the Employment Standards Act,… contine reading

These submissions are made on behalf of the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC), Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS), and the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC). Each year, our organizations support thousands… contine reading

This joint submission from the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) and Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) explains why the government’s current proposals will not achieve adequate job-protected leave for illness and/or… contine reading

These submissions are made on behalf of the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) and Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS). Similar to the previous omnibus Working for Workers Acts, 2021, 2022, and… contine reading