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
Updates
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
Why a $15 minimum wage is a federal election issue
There is a growing consensus across Canada – and indeed across North America – that all workers deserve at least $15 an hour. So popular is the notion of a… contine reading
Ontario talks decent work and climate justice
Ontarians call in to talk about decent work and the labour law review On July 2, the WAC’s Deena Ladd was on CBC radio’s Ontario Today phone-in show to talk… contine reading
Investigation opens into Canada Fibres Inc.: We need better enforcement
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been updating you about the case of Angel Reyes, a WAC member who worked through a temp agency – United Staffing – at… contine reading
Temp agency workers in limbo: inequality, reprisals, & the need for change
In May, the Toronto Star did a four-part series on precarious work, highlighting some key areas where the law needs to change to better protect workers. One article focused on temp… contine reading
Public consultations start today: take action for decent work!
Email & tweet the Minister of Labour! The government is reviewing Ontario’s labour laws for the first time in a generation. The Changing Workplaces Review (CWR) is holding public consultations… contine reading