Since our last update about the luxury hotel that terminated over 200 workers in the middle of this pandemic, Hotel X Toronto is feeling the heat. Not only have workers and… contine reading
Updates
Taking a Stand for Workers’ Rights and Income Supports under COVID-19
Toronto’s Hotel X is just one employer refusing to uphold their responsibility to workers during this pandemic. This luxury hotel switched subcontractors, resulting in the termination of over 200 workers. … contine reading
Speak out for a Just Recovery for all!
Today, the federal Liberals began their Cabinet retreat to finalize the COVID-19 recovery plan. Millions of people from all sectors across this country want our government to know what Canada… contine reading
CERB extended, EI improved and new benefits coming
On Thursday, the federal government announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended for 4 more weeks, increasing the total length of the program to 28 weeks.… contine reading
Fight for Emergency Benefits and Paid Emergency Leave!
As of Tuesday, all of Ontario is now in Stage 2 of the COVID-19 reopening. But life for most workers in low-wage, precarious jobs is far from any kind of… contine reading
July 4: Rise Up to Take URGENT Action!
Just before Fathers’ Day, on June 20, Juan López Chaparro was the third migrant farmworker to die of COVID-19, leaving behind a wife and four children. At Scotlynn Growers, the… contine reading
Justice for ALL Workers means Status for All!
Too many migrant workers have been left behind during the pandemic, despite doing some of the most essential jobs in our communities. Join the national day of action for Full… contine reading
Keep pushing for paid sick days – it’s working!
Last week, following the Day of Action for paid emergency leave and under pressure from the Federal NDP, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to push for 10 paid sick days… contine reading
May 21: Stand Up and Speak Out for Paid Sick Days!
On Thursday, Premier Ford announced the first phase of businesses reopening in the province, which will force many workers to risk their health at bad jobs. In times like these,… contine reading
Even Superheroes Need Paid Sick Leave!
Government officials are calling workers in healthcare, in grocery stores and sanitation “superheroes” for getting us through this crisis. While some workers are forced to stay home to stop the… contine reading









