Updates

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

On July 21, the Ford government extended the Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB) until March 31, 2023 – without increasing the number of temporary paid sick days! This means that… contine reading

As you read this, government officials are making decisions that could give equal rights to 1.7 million migrants over the next few years. Amazing organizing by farmworkers, care workers, international… contine reading

Ontario’s 3 temporary COVID-related paid sick days are set to expire on July 31. By now, it should be clear to the Ford government that all workers need paid sick… contine reading

Government officials are making decisions that could give equal rights to 1.7 million migrants over the next few years. Amazing organizing by farmworkers, care workers, international students, undocumented people, frontline… contine reading

On May 7, 2022, the federal COVID income supports came to an end. Yet the pandemic is not over and much damage to workers’ health and finances has already been… contine reading

On May 1st, we were in the streets celebrating workers on May Day and demanding change. Today, we released an important new report calling for urgent action on decent work.… contine reading

Join us on International Workers’ Day this Sunday for the May 1st Rally and March!  Let’s show our power and commitment to fighting for decent wages and working conditions for… contine reading

The Ford government has proposed new workplace legislation for app-based workers in Bill 88, which brings in less protection for so-called gig workers than Ontario’s basic labour laws! This bill… contine reading

It’s two years after the pandemic began and Ontario only has three temporary paid sick days for COVID-19 related illness only. The Ontario government opened the Worker Income Protection Benefit… contine reading