Decent Work and Health Network

Wage theft is rampant, yet the government does nothing to stop it: “There needs to be consequences for employers who don't pay, that aren't just slapping more fines on top of money owed.”–Ella Bedard, @WorkersAC. #Justice4Workers #onpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

On Tuesday, we joined CUPE 5525 on the picket line at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged, where workers are entering their 9th week on strike. We know that paid sick days keep both workers & clients safe by reducing the spread of illnesses. #PaidSickDays are good for public health!

#Justice4Workers stood with CUPE 5525 workers on the picket line today at Villa Colombo Retirement Residences. They’ve been on strike for 9 weeks, demanding paid sick days and decent working conditions, because frontline health workers deserve justice and fairness. Better care…

The kind of work you do, the wages you earn,the security you feel, all have a huge impact on your health and well being. That's why we need #DecentWork for all.

⚠️New research from a Canadian study suggests that low quality jobs are linked with increased (suicide, drug poisoning, alcohol-related) “deaths of despair”. This is why we're advocating for decent wages and fair hours. #Justice4Workers whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/New…

“Labour advocates say app companies have avoided paying minimum wage by misclassifying gig workers as independent contractors, excluding workers from the full set of rights & benefits they would otherwise be entitled to as employees.” #Justice4Workers thestar.com/news/canada/ri…

Last Thursday's rain couldn't dampen the spirit of solidarity for @CUPE2073 members at Canadian Hearing Services. These workers have been forced to strike for decent work and wages. Send an email of support now: cupe.on.ca/chs/ #Justice4Workers @cupenat @CUPEOntario

*BREAKING* Major win for CUPE 2816: SickKids Hospital to join HOOPP pension plan! A three-year pressure campaign by CUPE 2816 has pushed the hospital to join the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), allowing workers to retire with dignity.

🚨 RIGHT NOW: Care workers occupy immigration building in Toronto. Gov't betrayed promise to let us stay permanently. 40,000+ shut out, families torn apart. * CALL NOW: 613-996-3085 * ASK MINISTER TO MEET WITH US * WATCH LIVE: instagram.com/migrantworkers…

Care workers in Toronto are occupying immigration buildings demanding permanent residency (Canada had a program but only allowed a few thousand access).

📞 Emergency Phone Action for CHS Workers! Join us Tues, June 20, 6–6:30 PM to call the CHS Board & demand fair wages for striking CUPE 2073 workers. Decent work = quality services for Deaf & hard of hearing communities! ASL provided. #Justice4Workers justice4workers.org/2025-06-17_eme…

📣 Hey Toronto! Join the June 17 in-person #Justice4Workers meeting! Let's fight for better labour laws, fix Employment Insurance, & support workers taking on bad bosses: ➡️ Canadian Hearing Society workers ➡️ Child care workers ➡️ Postal workers justice4workers.org/2025-06-17_tor…

Bill C-2 is an attack on migrants and refugees. Send a message now #StopC2: MigrantRights.ca/StopC2

HEARTBREAKING 💔This death should not have happened! Ontario must provide effective tools such as #PaidSickDays for parents and workers to stay home if sick, get immunized, and curb the spread of #measles. #OnPoli #Justice4workers windsorstar.com/news/local-new…

Stop Bill C-2 migrantrights.ca/actionslist/st…

In a statement released today, the Schilfer Clinic and several organizations raised alarm over Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act, expressing deep concern about its harmful impact on refugee claimants and GBV survivors. Read the statement here: bit.ly/3FHEjmm

Our staff lawyer, Joanna Mullen, suggested that Ontario adopt new enforcement tools to protect workers from situations like this. Cases of wage theft persist as we're reminded that that nearly $80 million in unpaid wages were owed to workers from 2017-2018 bit.ly/43Su1b8

A huge wage theft case only hints at Ontario's weak enforcement: "It's very telling that this employer has previous convictions and was able to start a new business and do the same thing all over again" - Ella Bedard #Justice4Workers #stopwagetheft #onpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

BREAKING: PM Carney just announced a major attack on refugees and migrants. Take action: MigrantRights.ca/Equality 🧵

This is why we need to fix Employment Insurance, so it is simple, accessible and adequate. Anyone working retail will have a hard time getting enough hours to access EI. #Justice4Workers #FixEI #CanLab