Updates

On July 1, 2024 new licensing rules came into effect for temporary agencies and recruiters in Ontario. These tougher rules could mean greater protection for vulnerable workers who are often… contine reading

As of 12:01 am on July 5th, over 9,000 LCBO workers went on strike to continue their fight for liveable wages that keep up with inflation – and to stop… contine reading

Thank you for making the March 16th Migrant Spring rally a day to remember! Together with hundreds of migrants, workers and community groups, we showed decision makers how important our… contine reading

The Federal and Ontario minimum wages are increasing! On Monday April 1, the minimum wage for federally-regulated workers will go up from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour. The yearly adjustment… contine reading

Rosa Guadalupe had given up asking for the hundreds of dollars she’d earned cleaning at two hotels. Like so many racialized and immigrant workers, she faced wage theft and didn’t… contine reading

Many Workers’ Action Centre members have become undocumented and lost their status because of Canada’s unfair and racist immigration system. This has allowed bad employers to exploit us at work.… contine reading

Many Workers’ Action Centre members experience first-hand Canada’s unfair and racist immigration system. Without permanent resident status, we are exploited at our workplaces and denied access to lifesaving healthcare. When… contine reading

It’s over two weeks into the new year – a perfect time to make sure you got your public holiday pay! With Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day behind… contine reading

Last week, Immigration Minister Marc Miller renewed the promise of regularization by announcing that a “broad and comprehensive” program will be proposed this spring. This program could help hundreds of… contine reading

Thank you for always having workers’ backs. Because of you, the 11th annual Workers’ Bowl was a huge success. We’re so excited to bring more workers into our space in… contine reading