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Link to Stories from the Frontlines: Growing leaders one by one

Stories from the Frontlines: Growing leaders, one by one

November 8, 2019

In the cleaning sector, the battle for decent work is waged with great care and courage. In the face of racism, exploitation and intimidation at work, many workers are afraid to be seen learning about their rights or seeking help. But with the support of education programs at the Workers’ Action Centre, cleaners are taking… contine reading

Link to post What's scarier than bad bosses?

What’s scarier than bad bosses?

October 31, 2019

What bad bosses are getting away with these days is frightening. On a daily basis, we get calls to our hotline from workers only being able to get jobs through temp agencies, working for years as perma temps and being paid lower wages, even though they may be doing the same work as directly hired… contine reading

Link to post Help protect workers rights

Help protect workers’ rights

October 24, 2019

Did you know that minimum wage workers in Toronto need to work 79 hours just to afford a basic 1-bedroom apartment? No wonder so many people have to juggle multiple jobs to make ends meet. The reality for many of us in Ontario is that low-wages are a serious problem, while the violations of our… contine reading

Link to Call Now to Support Workers at Fiera Foods

Call now to support workers at Fiera Foods

October 8, 2019

Enrico Miranda, a 57-year-old husband, father and grandfather, was the 5th temp worker to die at Fiera Foods (click here to read about his life). Last week, we held a powerful rally outside Fiera Foods to honour the workers who lost their lives working at the food processing company, and to stand with those who… contine reading

Link to An Open Letter to Premier Ford

Open Letter to Premier Ford

October 8, 2019

RE: Urgent action required after fifth temp worker death at Fiera Foods  Dear Premier Doug Ford, As you know, on Wednesday, September 25, Enrico Miranda, a father of two, was killed on the job. As you also know, Mr. Miranda is the fifth temporary agency worker who has died on the job at Fiera Foods… contine reading

Link to post Community protest after 5th temp worker dies at Fiera Foods

Community protest after 5th temp worker dies at Fiera Foods

October 1, 2019

Take action tomorrow with Workers’ Action Centre and Jane Finch Action Against Poverty as we organize a Rally for Workers at Fiera Foods, the Toronto food processing plant where a 5th temp agency worker was killed last Wednesday. On Wednesday, October 2 meet us at 3:00 pm outside Fiera Foods at 50 Marmora Street.  Please… contine reading

Link to Stories from the Frontlines: Bringing Workers' Rights Education to our Communities

Stories from the Frontlines: Bringing Workers’ Rights Education to our Communities

September 26, 2019

When it comes to making sure workers know our rights, nothing beats community organizing. We have educational sessions at our 720 Spadina Avenue office, but more importantly we make sure these workers’ rights workshops are being organized directly in the communities where people regularly deal with violations of their workplace rights. Our Know Your Rights… contine reading

New rights for federally regulated workers!

August 28, 2019

This Labour Day, we’ll be celebrating new rights for federally regulated workers starting on September 1st. Workers in jobs like trucking, rail and air transportation, banking, and telecommunications will have 5 days of personal leave, 3 of them paid, as well as fairer scheduling rules and protections against lowering wages and benefits after contract flipping.… contine reading

Stories from the Frontlines: Who is calling us for help?

Stories from the Frontlines: Who is calling us for help?

August 15, 2019

Where do workers turn for help when they have a problem on the job? What do they do when no one is inspecting their workplace and violations are rampant? Well, they call us!   We receive hundreds of calls on our Workers’ Rights Information Phoneline. People call in with urgent questions about how to deal with… contine reading

3 things you can do to protect yourself at work

3 Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself at Work

July 31, 2019

Now is the time to stand up and protect yourself at work. Wages are low, harassment and discrimination on the job are high, and violations of our rights are on repeat. In the 2016 proactive inspection blitz by the Ministry of Labour, they found that over 70% of employers that had violated workers’ rights in… contine reading

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