Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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