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
Updates
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
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
Migrants need rights not cuts
When Prime Minister Trudeau was elected in 2021, he promised he would expand permanent residency and regularize undocumented migrants in Canada. But instead of keeping his promise, the Federal government… contine reading
Ontario’s minimum wage is going up on October 1
Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour on October 1, 2024. For students under 18 years old who work less than 28 hours per week,… contine reading
Take to the Streets to Say NO to Racism
Workers’ Action Centre members are uniting against racism. We’ll be standing together for immigrant justice on September 15 and showing solidarity with the Grassy Narrows Indigenous community on September 18.… contine reading
Ontario’s new temp agency and recruiter laws
On July 1, 2024 new licensing rules came into effect for temporary agencies and recruiters in Ontario. These tougher rules could mean greater protection for vulnerable workers who are often… contine reading