A controversial new policy by the federal government will allow employers to pay 15 per cent less to migrant workers than to Canadians. The Workers’ Action Centre participated in country-wide… contine reading
Updates
Proposed EI changes will push workers into low-wage jobs
Part of the Conservative government’s new omnibus bill would require workers on Employment Insurance to accept work that pays up to 70 per cent less, to move in search of… contine reading
Nannies waiting longer for open-work permits in Canada
In a May 21, 2012 Toronto Star article, Kay Manuel of the Caregivers Action Centre reported on the growing number of calls from nannies complaining wait times for the open permit… contine reading
Ministry of Labour claim: Getting what’s owed to you. New WAC factsheet.
Every year, thousands of workers are forced to file claims with the Ministry of Labour for unpaid wages or other employment violations — no overtime, unpaid vacation, paid below minimum… contine reading
WAC Organizer Nadira Gopalani honoured at CASSA gala
At the CASSA (Council of Agencies Serving South Asians) Gala event on May 12, 2012, Nadira received an Excellence in Equity Award for her outstanding contributions to social and economic… contine reading
Victory!! Funding cuts to Employment Standards reversed
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
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