On Friday, WAC members delivered 400 stories of wage theft to four MPPs in Toronto. We have been out speaking to workers about their experiences of wage theft across the… contine reading
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Growing pressure for minimum wage increase
Campaign 2000 joins the growing number of groups across the province calling for an increase in the minimum wage. In their 2012 report card on child poverty released on Thursday,… contine reading
Premier Kathleen Wynne responds to study on precarious work
Premier Kathleen Wynne responded to a new study on precarious work, It’s More than Poverty, and committed to working together to find solutions. At a forum launching the report, Wynne… contine reading
Ground-breaking report on precarious work highlights need for urgent action
More than 50% of jobs in Toronto and Hamilton are unstable, temporary or part-time, according to a new report, It’s More than Poverty, released this week by the United Way… contine reading
The growing call for a decent minimum wage
The call for a decent minimum wage – based on the principle that work should bring workers and their families out of poverty – is building momentum. Over the last… contine reading
Decent jobs in Peterborough and Hamilton?
Community members described problems getting paid, low wages and a “trap of endless temp work” during a community forum in Peterborough earlier this week. Finding decent work in a… contine reading
Ontario workers need urgent protection from the Ministry of Labour
New Minister of Labour, Yasir Naqvi, has an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Ontario workers by taking immediate action to address wage theft. In December… contine reading
Expanding access to city services
Undocumented people in Toronto could have greater access to city services if a motion before Toronto City Council passes on Feb. 20th. This motion calls for the city to review… contine reading
5 priorities for Kathleen Wynne’s good jobs agenda
As incoming premier Kathleen Wynne takes office, here are 5 priorities for action on good jobs: Increase the minimum wage Target employers that violate employment standards Ensure adequate resources for… contine reading
Chicago passes tough wage theft law
Last Thursday, Chicago passed a new wage theft law that gives the city the power to revoke the business licenses of companies convicted of wage theft. While many US states… contine reading