As of 12:01 am on July 5th, over 9,000 LCBO workers went on strike to continue their fight for liveable wages that keep up with inflation – and to stop the privatization of the LCBO. This is the first strike in almost 100 years of the LCBO’s history. We need you to show your support… contine reading
Updates
Job posting: Finance Manager (3 to 5 days/week)
The Ontario Employment Education and Research Centre (OEERC) is a dynamic, multi-dimensional community organization committed to delivering education about workers’ rights, providing supports for workers in low-wage and precarious jobs, and implementing strategies for improving wages and working conditions. Our work is guided by the principle of strengthening the organizing capacity of workers so they… contine reading
Migrant Spring: Urgent Next Steps to Win Regularization
Thank you for making the March 16th Migrant Spring rally a day to remember! Together with hundreds of migrants, workers and community groups, we showed decision makers how important our demand of permanent immigration status for all is. A big push for status for all has begun. But we need your help to keep up… contine reading
Minimum Wage Updates for Federally-Regulated and Ontario Workers
The Federal and Ontario minimum wages are increasing! On Monday April 1, the minimum wage for federally-regulated workers will go up from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour. The yearly adjustment benefits almost 1 million workers in Canada’s federally-regulated industries such as telecommunications, banking and transportation. Share on Facebook | Repost on X The Ontario government… contine reading
A Win Against Wage Theft & Racism at Work
Rosa Guadalupe had given up asking for the hundreds of dollars she’d earned cleaning at two hotels. Like so many racialized and immigrant workers, she faced wage theft and didn’t know what to do or where to turn. At the Workers’ Action Centre, we meet workers everyday who are exploited by bad bosses who take… contine reading
Support Healthcare for All + Join Migrant Spring this Saturday
Many Workers’ Action Centre members have become undocumented and lost their status because of Canada’s unfair and racist immigration system. This has allowed bad employers to exploit us at work. That’s why we need you to take two actions to fight back this week: Sign the Healthcare for All petition and join us at the… contine reading
March with us at Migrant Spring on Saturday March 16!
Many Workers’ Action Centre members experience first-hand Canada’s unfair and racist immigration system. Without permanent resident status, we are exploited at our workplaces and denied access to lifesaving healthcare. When we march for Status For All at the Migrant Spring Rally on Saturday March 16, we will be marching for equal rights and a stronger… contine reading
Public Holidays, Days Off and Vacation
It’s over two weeks into the new year – a perfect time to make sure you got your public holiday pay! With Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day behind us, it’s time to look at our paycheques to make sure we were paid properly. On public holidays, most employees get the day off and… contine reading
Workers have hope for the new year
Last week, Immigration Minister Marc Miller renewed the promise of regularization by announcing that a “broad and comprehensive” program will be proposed this spring. This program could help hundreds of thousands of migrants access the basic rights we all deserve! This announcement proves our voices are being heard. But we must keep speaking out to… contine reading
Making space for workers in our communities
Thank you for always having workers’ backs. Because of you, the 11th annual Workers’ Bowl was a huge success. We’re so excited to bring more workers into our space in 2024 to provide workers’ rights workshops, training, and a safe place to grow. DONATE | Share on Facebook | Repost on X/Twitter In 2023, the… contine reading