When you donate to the Workers’ Bowl, it’s a vote of confidence for the hundreds of workers who participate in our educational programs and who are making a difference in… contine reading
Updates
Portable benefits programs benefit bosses not workers
The Ontario government is looking to implement a “portable benefits” program to help with healthcare costs for Ontario workers. We agree that workers need benefits as too many cannot afford… contine reading
Advancing the Rights of Working People
The Workers’ Bowl* is happening in just six days! This critical fundraiser supports the Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) in organizing workers’ rights workshops all over the Greater Toronto Area, online… contine reading
WAC Leaders Speak Out!
The Workers’ Bowl* is two weeks away and we’re surrounded by reminders that funding for our leadership development programs is crucial. Beatriz, a Workers’ Action Centre member, is a graduate… contine reading
What’s Really Scary? Bad Bosses!
This time of year, we might see zombies, vampires and ghouls prowling about but workers have to watch out for bad bosses all year round. Every day, more workers call… contine reading
Strengthening leaders to defend worker rights
The affordability crisis has set workers even further back after the last few years of the pandemic. Workers are fighting harder than ever for everything from permanent resident status, decent… contine reading
Stand with Migrants & Undocumented Workers this Sunday
In September, thousands of us took to the streets to support migrant and undocumented workers excited about the prospect of winning immigration status for so many. Then we got wind… contine reading
Minimum Wage Increase & Employment Insurance Update
Ontario’s minimum wage is increasing on October 1, 2022. For most workers, this means an increase from $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. For students under 18 years old who work… contine reading
September 18: All Out for Status for All!
The Canada-wide day of action for Rights, Regularization and Status for All is just two days away! Right now, the federal government is deciding how many migrants and undocumented people… contine reading
STAND WITH US for Equal Rights and Decent Work!
In the face of unstable work and exploitation, our communities are coming together to stand up and fight for equality. Workers’ Action Centre members and allies are organizing for a… contine reading