Today we are releasing our response to the Changing Workplace Review Interim Report together with Parkdale Community Legal Services. This new report, Building Decent Jobs from the Ground Up, calls… contine reading
Updates
Worker wins stolen wages after 4 years
Hard work is supposed to pay, right? Well, it didn’t for Jon Ozols. Jon, a WAC member, was working in a restaurant in downtown Toronto when he realized he wasn’t… contine reading
Join us on October 1st at Queen’s Park
On October 1st, we want YOU to join us at Queen’s Park! We will take our message of $15 and Fairness directly to Queen’s Park with unions, community groups, students and workers… contine reading
Only 3 days left to support Personal Emergency Leave for all
The Ministry of Labour is accepting submissions ONLY on the Personal Emergency Leave (PEL) outlined in the Changing Workplaces Review Interim Report until August 31. All other sections of the report have the deadline of October 14 to respond. We really… contine reading
Changing Workplaces Review Interim Report released – Join us in our fight for real change!
” …..decency at work is a fundamental and principled commitment that Ontario should accept as a basis for enacting all its laws governing the workplace.” Strong words of introduction as… contine reading
Black space matters at PRIDE — and everywhere
Statement in solidarity with Black Lives Matter Toronto (BLM TO) Thank you for re-asserting the political roots of Toronto’s Pride which itself emerged when members of LGBTQ+ communities, especially Black… contine reading
Canada-wide coalition for migrant worker rights launched: Tell Justin Trudeau it’s time to undo the harm
For the first time, migrant worker groups from coast to coast to coast have joined together as a single unified voice for migrant worker rights. Yesterday, the Coalition for Migrant Workers Rights –… contine reading
Former temp agency worker files lawsuit after being fired for speaking out
Yesterday, long-time WAC member Angel Reyes filed a lawsuit in small claims court against Canada Fibres Ltd. and United Staffing Services for wrongful dismissal. Angel worked for almost 5 years… contine reading
Worker wins her stolen wages after 1 year & 5 months
Martha Jaramillo is a member of the Workers’ Action Centre. She came to us in the spring of 2014 when her wages went unpaid and she was fired. WAC helped… contine reading
Workers speak out at public consultations for labour law review
The Ministry of Labour has been holding public consultations across Ontario over the summer, as part of their review of the province’s labour laws (the Changing Workplaces Review, CWR). The public… contine reading