Starting August 14th, the Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage is organizing provincial days of action on the 14th of every month! Check out all of the exciting actions happening… contine reading
Updates
Minimum wage campaign heats up as advisory panel announced
The campaign to raise the minimum wage is about to heat up. Today Minister of Labour, Yasir Naqvi announced an advisory panel to study a possible minimum wage increase in… contine reading
Migrant Worker’s Death Deserves a Coroner’s Inquest
On Friday June 28, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal will hold the last hearing on Mr. Ned Livingston Peart’s case. Mr. Peart, a migrant worker who came to Canada through… contine reading
Unpaid wages finally paid
Alaa speaks out… I was searching for work, and saw an advertisement for a kitchen position at a restaurant. I called the owner and he told me to come to… contine reading
Survey shows widespread ESA violations, including pay below minimum wage
A recent study released by the Chinese Canadian National Council-Toronto chapter documents widespread employment standards violations facing Chinese workers. The study “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back” found that 20%… contine reading
Job scams on the rise
Have you been asked to pay a fee to get a job? Over the last few months, we have heard a number of complaints about job scams targeting job seekers.… contine reading
Austerity budget leaves workers behind
Today’s budget announcement is a disappointment to Ontario workers. Instead of moving forward on a much-needed minimum wage increase after a 3-year freeze, the government announced an Advisory Panel that… contine reading
23 Canadian organizations call on Loblaw to take action to prevent more worker deaths
In a joint letter to Loblaw Companies Limited on the eve of their Annual Meeting, the Workers’ Action Centre joined 22 trade unions, NGO’s and faith organizations to urge Loblaw… contine reading
No more delays, we need a minimum wage increase now!
Help us send a strong message to Premier Kathleen Wynne – no more delays, no commissions, we need a minimum wage increase to $14 now! In March, communities across Ontario… contine reading
Waiting for action on wage theft in 2013 budget
More voices are calling on the Ontario government to step up protection for workers against wage theft in the 2013 budget. Finance Minister Charles Sousa announced today the budget will… contine reading