Nobody should be forced to decide between getting life-saving care or going into serious debt. That’s why healthcare for all – regardless of immigration status – saves lives. We learned… contine reading
Updates
Why is there an early Ontario election? What’s at stake for workers?
Premier Ford will call for an election this Wednesday. Election day will be February 27. The stakes are high for workers and their families this election. Whoever comes into power… contine reading
Empower workers to fight in 2025
In 2024, the Workers’ Action Centre was able to do crucial organizing on the ground with our members. We are so proud of those who learned their rights and passed… contine reading
Ford’s proposed sick leave won’t allow workers to access EI sick benefits and doesn’t follow urgent recommendations from public health experts
Premier Ford has introduced legislation that, if passed, will create a 27 week job-protected leave for workers with serious illnesses. Our concern is that the proposed leave will not protect… contine reading
Building Confidence, Building Worker Power
The 12th annual Workers’ Bowl was the best yet! Once again, supporters like you have stepped up to ensure that the Workers’ Action Centre’s education programs keep going strong into… contine reading
Workers Learn to Lead
The Workers’ Bowl* is just 4 days away! Funds raised will go toward training workers on their rights and how to be leaders in their communities. Julieta, a participant in… contine reading
Championing workers’ rights – that’s how we roll
The 12th annual Workers’ Bowl is only 11 days away! Our annual fundraiser with the OEERC* is what allows WAC to keep training workers on what our rights are, how… contine reading
Why the Working for Workers Five Act does not work
Ford’s Working for Workers Five Act became law on October 29, 2024. Despite the name, and despite being the 5th Act of its kind, it falls short of making Ontario workers’… contine reading
Organizing for Decent Work
Our voices are stronger together. Change will not happen if you take on your problems by yourself, one by one. If you want better working conditions, you need to join… contine reading
Workers Build Community
Building community is essential to building worker power. The Workers’ Action Centre is all about workers connecting with each other to learn workplace rights and defend them. Supporters like you… contine reading