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
Updates
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
Employer receives jail term for unpaid wages, wages still owing to young workers
The owner of a pool company that owes thousands of dollars of unpaid wages to former student lifeguards has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $15,000. According… contine reading
What’s the bigger picture behind the RBC outsourcing story?
Over the weekend news broke about 45 RBC employees being laid off and replaced by migrant workers on temporary visas. The migrant workers are being hired by iGate, an outsourcing… contine reading