Over the past year, the $15 & Fairness movement successfully pressured the government to introduce legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 by January 1, 2019. This important move will boost the incomes of 1.7 million people – one quarter of Ontario’s workforce – and their families. The legislation, Bill 148: The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, also includes …
Policy Advocacy
Over 30 Organizations from Across Canada call for a Fair EI Appeal Process
In the spring of 2017, the federal government hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. KPMG reported last week to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development on its findings and recommendations, but the report is not yet public. Over 30 organizations …
Legislative Assembly resumes! Email the Premier, step up the pressure!
We’re forwarding this recent email from our partners at the Fight for $15 & Fairness and encourage you to get involved! – ISAC The Toronto Star published a heart-breaking expose revealing the reckless treatment of workers by temporary staffing agencies, and how much the law allows it. Reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh went undercover to investigate the daily realities faced …
Legal Services for Refugee Claimants: Take Action Now
As the world witnesses one of the largest mass migrations due to violence, war and famine, Canada’s refugee system is experiencing a major surge. Refugee claimants need access to legal services to help them navigate Canada’s complex system. Claimants’ rights to a fair decision-making process must be protected, especially since the stakes – including potential …
No time to lose: Speak up for $15 & Fairness!
Dear Friends of ISAC, Our allies at the Fight for $15 & Fairness recently shared the important information in the email below about the struggle to improve conditions for all Ontario workers. Lots of important advances have been made, but the fight’s not over yet. The business lobby has been successful at sowing doubt about …
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Employment Insurance Appeals Process Under Review
The deadline to give your feedback on improving the appeal process has been extended to August 8! The federal government has hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. If you have gone through your own appeal, or represented other people going through the …
Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy: ISAC’s Submission and Have Your Say
ISAC recently made a submission to the federal government’s consultations on the creation of a national Poverty Reduction Strategy. While Canada is a wealthy country, nearly 5 million of us continue to live in poverty. The federal government has a critically important role to play in reducing and eliminating poverty and income inequality nationally. Our …
Come to the public hearing – Send a letter – Fight for $15 and Fairness
NOTE: All links are now working. Sorry for any confusion. Our allies at the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign are calling for support at hearings in Toronto TODAY, July 21, on Bill 148. And please take five minutes to send a quick letter to the Standing Committee that’s holding the hearings BY 5pm TODAY, …
Employment Insurance Appeals Process Under Review
Have your say before the July 21 deadline! The federal government has hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. If you have gone through your own appeal, or represented other people going through the process, you likely have some good ideas for what …
URGENT: Call your MPP right NOW!
Action Alert! Our allies with the Fight for $15 and Fairness need your support. Please take 15 minutes to call your MPP right NOW! Tell them we need a $15 minimum wage and decent work! Dear colleagues, I just wanted to make sure you saw this email. What we do today is absolutely critical. Our …
