For the past 10 months, workers in low-income jobs have faced uncertain times. Even before the pandemic, many workers were struggling with wage theft, unfair working conditions and struggling with… contine reading
Updates
9-weeks of paid holiday for Premier Ford, zero paid sick days for frontline workers, as Conservative Government votes to adjourn the parliament two days early
TORONTO, December 9, 2020 — Ontario’s frontline workers are outraged at Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott, and Labour Minister Monte McNaughton who are getting a two-day head start… contine reading
The fight of our lives: support workers throughout COVID-19
Precarious work became even more dangerous this year for thousands of low-wage, essential workers. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we found out just how little a “thank you” does for… contine reading
Take Action to Expose Hotel X
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
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