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
Updates
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
Call Federal Ministers: We need a COVID-19 emergency benefit for everyone!
The federal government announced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) on Wednesday to support people who’ve been impacted by COVID-19. At $2,000 for a month ($500 per week), this income… contine reading
COVID-19: Demand H.E.L.P. for all workers now!
As workers have been waiting for real help, the coronavirus crisis has now turned into a full-blown global pandemic. Yet our federal and provincial governments have done far too little… contine reading
Victory: Mankind Grooming pays up! Community Action CANCELLED!
Isabelle and Nia, hairdressers who were owed almost $10,000 in unpaid wages from Mankind Grooming, successfully recovered the full amount today. Once again, workers have proved that when we fight… contine reading
Community action: Stop wage theft at Mankind!
What do you call hours upon hours of work for which your boss refuses to pay? We call it wage theft. That’s exactly what Nia and Isabelle have been experiencing… contine reading
This Valentine’s Day, give workers the gift of justice!
It was over two years ago when Isabelle realized she and her co-workers were not being paid in full. When Isabelle blew the whistle on Mankind Grooming, a Toronto hair… contine reading
Coronavirus: 3 protections workers need now!
As panic grows over the coronavirus in Ontario, who will protect low-wage and precarious workers? The provincial and federal governments must come to workers’ defence against all illnesses this flu… contine reading