Thanks to 3 intense months of pressure from our members and allies—$5.5 million dollars for proactive enforcement of Employment Standards have been saved from the government chopping block. The McGuinty… contine reading
Updates
Working as a Security Guard: New WAC factsheet
There are many ads in the newspaper and on the internet promising a great career and good pay as a security guard. This is not often the reality. Many security… contine reading
Solidarity with our US allies: WAC visits New York City
The weekend of March 30, 2012, a contingent of WAC staff and members visited workers’ centres in New York City — to build alliances, share strategies, and make a difference… contine reading
The Ontario Budget 2012: The provincial government abandons its poverty reduction promise
The 2012 Ontario budget abandons the McGuinty Government’s poverty reduction strategy – a commitment to reduce poverty by 25% by 2013. A freeze on social assistance means that, after inflation,… contine reading
Fighting back and winning in Hamilton with Steel City Solidarity
Karen came to Steel City Solidarity after being fired by her employer. After years of working for them as an employee, the company suddenly wanted to declare her an independent… contine reading
Repeat offender continues wage theft across Ontario
Eyob speaks out……I came to Windsor Canada in 2009 from Africa. I was very excited as I dropped off my resume and applied for my first job in this country.… contine reading
No consequences makes it easy to break the law
Gary speaks out… I moved to Toronto from Vancouver in October 2009, because my mother took ill. Since being here I have worked many different jobs and faced violations in… contine reading
Speaking out could mean losing your job
Aliza speaks out… I have been here in Canada for almost 6 years working hard. I worked at a beverage company as a temporary agency worker for 1 year. I… contine reading
Students can’t afford wage theft
Alberto speaks out… Facing an employer for unpaid wages is a nerve-racking experience. Feelings of anxiety, exploitation, degradation and desperation overtake you, which are only amplified by the idea that… contine reading
Wage theft hits women hard in Ontario
Mayra and Cristhina speak out… We found work in a hotel in the Muskoka area through an agency. The pay that we received was always $10 per hour, whether we… contine reading