We have to act fast to get amendments that will strengthen Bill 18 for all workers. As expected, Bill 18 – the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014… contine reading
Updates
WAC Members make news, gear up for Bill 18
October 20 – Legislative Assembly Resumes: Proposed new law could mean better protection for workers On October 20, the Ontario Legislative Assembly will be resuming. Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) will… contine reading
Let’s make Bill 18 for “Stronger Workplaces” even stronger!
The Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that takes some important steps to improve the working conditions of workers in unstable employment – Bill 18 The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger… contine reading
New WAC factsheet: Undocumented Workers Rights at Work
Even if a person is undocumented, without status or a valid work permit they are still covered under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). They can seek unpaid wages and other… contine reading
Federal NDP supports a $15 minimum wage
“A $15 minimum wage would be a tremendous step forward for workers,” says Deena Ladd, Coordinator of the Workers’ Action Centre. “This measure will strengthen the economy by putting more… contine reading
WAC at the Peoples Social Forum!
On August 21-24, WAC joined thousands of people from across Canada at the Peoples Social Forum in Ottawa. We traveled to Ottawa with a team of WAC member leaders… contine reading
San Francisco introduces Retail Workers Bill of Rights
What happens when you have the highest minimum wage in the country but many retail workers are still living in poverty because they can’t get enough hours at work. Retail… contine reading
Big win for US fast food workers: McDonald’s could be held liable for violations
Fast food workers organizing for $15 and union recognition in the US won an important victory yesterday as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that McDonald’s could be held liable… contine reading
Wage theft and minimum wage bills re-introduced
Responding to workers’ organizing for decent work, the Ontario government re-introduced legislation to index the minimum wage to inflation and and bring in new protections against wage theft. The new… contine reading
Migrant worker program changes entrench revolving door of flexible labour
On June 20th, Employment Minister Jason Kenney introduced a series of changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. These changes include: Reducing the length of time workers can stay in… contine reading