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This Valentine’s Day, give workers the gift of justice!

February 14, 2020

It was over two years ago when Isabelle realized she and her co-workers were not being paid in full. When Isabelle blew the whistle on Mankind Grooming, a Toronto hair salon, she was fired. No worker deserves this injustice. When Isabelle Faure and Nia Scarcelli filed complaints back in 2018, the Ministry of Labour investigated… contine reading

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Coronavirus: 3 protections workers need now!

February 1, 2020

As panic grows over the coronavirus in Ontario, who will protect low-wage and precarious workers? The provincial and federal governments must come to workers’ defence against all illnesses this flu season, and against the racism and devastating loss of income that result from such health issues. Right now, there is an urgent need for 7… contine reading

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3 Things Temp Agency Workers Need To Know

January 6, 2020

Last year when we occupied Premier Ford’s office to stop temp worker deaths, it sent a clear message. Our occupation forced the Premier to break his silence over the 5th temp agency worker death at Fiera Foods, and exposed government inaction. Ontario’s temp agency workers deserve to make it home safely! Help us pressure the… contine reading

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Fund Worker Power: Why direct actions need your support

December 17, 2019

Under the weight of crushing Conservative cuts, the need for direct actions against employers that break the law went up in 2019! With the Ministry of Labour funding cut and important worker protections scrapped by the Ford government, bad bosses thought they could easily cheat us out of our rights. But they were wrong. At the… contine reading

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Stories from the Frontlines: Growing leaders, one by one

November 8, 2019

In the cleaning sector, the battle for decent work is waged with great care and courage. In the face of racism, exploitation and intimidation at work, many workers are afraid to be seen learning about their rights or seeking help. But with the support of education programs at the Workers’ Action Centre, cleaners are taking… contine reading

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What’s scarier than bad bosses?

October 31, 2019

What bad bosses are getting away with these days is frightening. On a daily basis, we get calls to our hotline from workers only being able to get jobs through temp agencies, working for years as perma temps and being paid lower wages, even though they may be doing the same work as directly hired… contine reading

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Help protect workers’ rights

October 24, 2019

Did you know that minimum wage workers in Toronto need to work 79 hours just to afford a basic 1-bedroom apartment? No wonder so many people have to juggle multiple jobs to make ends meet. The reality for many of us in Ontario is that low-wages are a serious problem, while the violations of our… contine reading

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Call now to support workers at Fiera Foods

October 8, 2019

Enrico Miranda, a 57-year-old husband, father and grandfather, was the 5th temp worker to die at Fiera Foods (click here to read about his life). Last week, we held a powerful rally outside Fiera Foods to honour the workers who lost their lives working at the food processing company, and to stand with those who… contine reading

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Open Letter to Premier Ford

October 8, 2019

RE: Urgent action required after fifth temp worker death at Fiera Foods  Dear Premier Doug Ford, As you know, on Wednesday, September 25, Enrico Miranda, a father of two, was killed on the job. As you also know, Mr. Miranda is the fifth temporary agency worker who has died on the job at Fiera Foods… contine reading

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Community protest after 5th temp worker dies at Fiera Foods

October 1, 2019

Take action tomorrow with Workers’ Action Centre and Jane Finch Action Against Poverty as we organize a Rally for Workers at Fiera Foods, the Toronto food processing plant where a 5th temp agency worker was killed last Wednesday. On Wednesday, October 2 meet us at 3:00 pm outside Fiera Foods at 50 Marmora Street.  Please… contine reading

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