Over the last six months, the Workers’ Action Centre has been organizing to get the word out about new workers’ rights in Ontario. And there is more to come! A $15 minimum wage and fairer scheduling legislation is coming to workplaces on January 1, 2019! But these victories could easily be lost if we don’t… contine reading
Updates
Ontario Election 2018: Vote for $15 & Fairness!
The Workers’ Action Centre and our allies have been organizing for years to raise the minimum wage as well as improve our basic labour standards. Now, the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign, made up of many labour groups, community organizations and individuals, has become a massive grassroots mobilization. Several victories have been won and… contine reading
2 major wins are finally here!
Two major wins that will improve the lives of temporary workers, as well as others in precarious work, are finally here! Equal pay for equal work came into effect on April 1, and today the government made a proclamation that has been a long time coming for temp workers. A bulletin released by the Ministry… contine reading
Big step forward for temp workers!
Temp agency workers have won a major victory in the fight for decent work. Legislation will soon ensure that client companies will be held responsible for any injuries or accidents faced by temp agency workers working in their companies. The Workers’ Action Centre organized to win this legislation back in 2014 with Bill 18. However,… contine reading
Show love for Tim Hortons workers and workers’ rights
The Canada-wide action in support of workers at Tim Hortons was a huge success on January 19 with over 52 actions across the country! Thousands of customers and workers came out to support workers facing cutbacks on meal breaks, hours, benefits and other labour conditions. The Fight for $15 & Fairness is now inviting all… contine reading
Hands off Tim Hortons Workers’ wages and benefits!
Happy New Year! 2018 began with Ontario’s minimum wage being raised to $14, which immediately increased wages for 1.5 million workers. The new year also began with some predictable but still shocking behavior by some businesses seeking to undermine the spirit of new labour laws meant to improve working conditions. Tim Hortons stands out as… contine reading
Minimum wage goes up to $14 today! New rights for workers!
Workers across Ontario worked hard to win a minimum wage increase, paid sick days, emergency leave for all, more vacation time, equal pay for equal work and fairer scheduling. Starting today these new rights will be phased in over the next year. Finally, after years of struggle, 1.7 million workers in Ontario are beginning to… contine reading
We organized, we won, now we enforce
Congratulations are in order now that Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act passed into law on Monday, November 27! Your ongoing support has been pivotal in this victory. We have asked for donations in our last few emails, and we thank you for responding so graciously. We hope those who did not have… contine reading
WAC is hiring!
WAC is seeking a full-time Senior Organizer to focus on training, education, leadership development and mentorship for our WAC members and allies. WAC believes that those who are directly affected by poor working conditions and substandard working conditions should provide leadership in our struggle for fairness and dignity at work. This position works collaboratively with… contine reading
Thank you for celebrating our strong leaders!
On Saturday, November 4, the annual Workers’ Bowl fundraiser went off without a hitch. It was a wonderful event filled with many wonderful friends and allies in our movement for decent work. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of leadership education, training programs and internships at the Workers’ Action Centre. If you didn’t get the… contine reading