The STCA is an agreement between the United States and Canada that requires refugees to make a refugee claim in the first “safe country” they arrive in. This means that… contine reading
Updates
Thanks to workers, the minimum wage will be $16.55 on October 1, 2023
As of October 1, Ontario’s minimum wage for adults will go up from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour. The subminimum wage for students under 18 will also increase from $14.60… contine reading
ACT NOW: Status For All Rally & Paid Sick Days!
On Sunday March 19, celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by rallying for full immigration status for all. Migrant and undocumented people deserve equal rights here… contine reading
Stand with Nurses for Quality Care and Paid Sick Days
Right now the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) is bargaining with the Ontario government for better wages, increased staffing and better working conditions. As frontline workers constantly putting their health at… contine reading
Your urgent action can win Regularization & Status for All
Thanks to the incredible organizing migrants and allies have done together, full and permanent immigration status is closer than ever. But we must act now to demand that our representatives… contine reading
Make sure you get your public holiday pay
Public holidays are days most people do not work but still get paid “public holiday pay.” It’s important to remember that even if you are a part-time worker or work… contine reading
10 Paid Sick Days for Workers Covered by Federal Labour Laws
Are you employed in an industry that’s covered by Federal labour laws such as airlines, railways, trucking, banking or telecommunications? If so, you will have up to 10 paid sick… contine reading
Workers Powering Up for Change
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
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









