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link to post Fight for Emergency Benefits and Paid Emergency Leave

Fight for Emergency Benefits and Paid Emergency Leave!

July 9, 2020

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 normal. Many sectors — like arts, entertainment, tourism and hospitality — have not even begun to reopen or are doing so only partially. In response… contine reading

link to post July 4: Rise up to take urgent action

July 4: Rise Up to Take URGENT Action!

June 29, 2020

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 farm where he worked, at least 199 other workers have tested positive for the virus, and the number of infected workers has risen by the… contine reading

link to post Justice for all workers means status for all

Justice for ALL Workers means Status for All!

June 11, 2020

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 Immigration Status for All this Sunday, June 14 to help stop the exploitation and exclusion of migrant and undocumented workers. Together, let’s take action to… contine reading

link to post Keep pushing for paid sick days - it's working

Keep pushing for paid sick days – it’s working!

June 2, 2020

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 for all workers in Canada. Victory is in reach, but we’re not there yet! Click here to see the recommendations we’re putting forward with the… contine reading

Even superheroes get sick - personal support worker

May 21: Stand Up and Speak Out for Paid Sick Days!

May 16, 2020

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, wouldn’t it be great if Ontario’s lowest-paid workers could rely on labour protections against the devastating effects of COVID-19? Join the Day of Action for… contine reading

Even Superheroes Need Paid Sick Leave!

April 18, 2020

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 spread of the new coronavirus, these essential workers must keep traveling to work each day. They are putting in longer, more intense hours than ever… contine reading

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Call Federal Ministers: We need a COVID-19 emergency benefit for everyone!

March 27, 2020

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 support replaces the previously announced programs. Applications will be available in early April (money should start arriving within 2 weeks of applying). In response to… contine reading

link to post COVID-19: Demand H.E.L.P for all workers

COVID-19: Demand H.E.L.P. for all workers now!

March 17, 2020

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 for workers, especially those of us in low-wage and unstable jobs. Sign the petition to demand urgent Health Emergency Labour Protections (H.E.L.P.), including 21 paid… contine reading

link to post Victory: Mankind Grooming pays up!

Victory: Mankind Grooming pays up! Community Action CANCELLED!

March 11, 2020

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 back, we win! We have cancelled the community action that was set for this evening. A heartfelt thanks to all of you who were planning… contine reading

Link to post Community action: Stop wage theft at Mankind

Community action: Stop wage theft at Mankind!

March 5, 2020

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 for two years after thousands of dollars in wages went unpaid from their hairdressing work at Toronto’s Mankind Grooming. Join our Stop the Wage Theft:… contine reading

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