“Low-wage jobs,” “part-time work,” “employers cutting corners,” “fast food workers feeling squeezed” – it is not often that issues of precarious work get widespread and prolonged media and public debate.… contine reading
Updates
April 14: Raise the Minimum Wage action!
Along with actions across Ontario, members of the Workers Action Centre were prominent participants in the Toronto rally, and helped to make the links between decent wages and decent work.… contine reading
Equal Pay Day – women deserve fair pay!
Queen’s Park is proclaiming its first Equal Pay Day today to raise awareness of the earnings gap between men and women in Ontario. Equal Pay Day represents how far into… contine reading
New report calls for crack-down on recruiter abuse
A ground-breaking new report on migrant worker recruitment abuses was released this week by the Metcalf Foundation. The report, written by lawyer Fay Faraday, calls for stronger protections for migrant workers against recruitment fees. … contine reading
The fight for a $14 minimum wage continues!
The Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage is organizing a provincial day of action on Monday, April 14. It is more critical than ever that our fight for $14 continues… contine reading
What’s in the decent work bills?
This spring, we have a real opportunity to pass laws that will improve our wages and working conditions. There are now several important bills being considered by Members of Provincial… contine reading
A recipe for decent pay and decent work
This spring, we have the chance to pass legislation that could ensure a brighter future for hundreds of thousands of Ontarians. Because communities around Ontario have spoken out about low… contine reading
New bill pushes government for better protections of temp agency workers
Temp agency workers work months, sometimes years, alongside co-workers doing the same job but for less pay, fewer or no benefits, little protection against violation of their employment rights and… contine reading
Rally for fair wages takes over Eaton Centre!
This past Family Day weekend, communities across Ontario sent a strong message to our elected officials and to Premier Kathleen Wynne that Ontario families need decent work and wages in a… contine reading
$11 minimum wage not enough. Workers still earning below the poverty line!
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced today that the minimum wage will increase to $11.00 on June 1st, and legislation will be introduced to increase the minimum wage with the cost of… contine reading