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Community Organizing

Election 2018: Tools That You Can Use

ISAC’s election kit and associated resources are ready for you to use in your community. Election Day is June 7, and the official election campaign started on May 9. An election period provides a vital…

April 23, 2018
Community Organizing, Good Jobs, Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Provincial Elections, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

Ontario Budget 2018: Take Action on Income Security / Passons à l’action pour la sécurité du revenu

– la version française suit dessous – It’s pre-Budget time in Ontario. As we noted recently, now’s the time to tell the Government and the Opposition parties that they must take bold steps on income security in…

January 22, 2018
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy, Provincial Budgets, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Rates, Social Assistance Reform

National Day of Action in support of Tim Hortons workers: Friday, Jan 19

This Friday – TOMORROW – the Fight for $15 & Fairness, together with the Ontario Federation of Labour and Leadnow, are hosting more than 50 actions outside Tim Hortons restaurants across the country.  ISAC proudly supports this day…

January 18, 2018
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage

Action alert: Stand up for workers across Ontario, Wednesday, January 10

Tomorrow, show your support for workers facing bully bosses! The minimum wage has gone up to $14 an hour starting January 1st! But some businesses have responded by cutting paid breaks and shifts, firing workers,…

January 9, 2018
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage

Government consultant’s report confirms Employment Insurance appeals process is broken

In the spring of 2017, the federal government acted on complaints from across the country by hiring a consultant to carry out a review of the Employment Insurance appeals process. That consultant’s report has now…

January 5, 2018
Access to Justice, Community Organizing, Employment Insurance (EI), Policy Advocacy, Social Security Tribunal

NEWS ALERT: $15 & Fairness victory for Ontario workers

Dear Friends of ISAC, Our allies at the Fight for $15 & Fairness have announced a victory today for Ontario workers – see the email below. Legislation that will improve the wages and working conditions…

November 22, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy

A Roadmap for Change: Tools You Can Use to Have Your Voice Heard

– la version française suit dessous – A new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” was released on November 2, 2017. The Roadmap was written by three working groups that were asked by…

November 17, 2017
Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Community Organizing, Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Rates, Social Assistance Reform

Report Released: A Roadmap for Change

A new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” has just been released by the provincial government. The Roadmap was written by three groups that were appointed by the Minister of Community and Social…

November 2, 2017
Community Organizing, Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

Email Premier Wynne: Strengthen & Pass Bill 148!

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…

October 18, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Good Jobs, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy

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…

September 12, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Good Jobs, Migrant Workers, Policy Advocacy

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…

August 14, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy

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…

July 21, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy
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This site contains general legal information for people in Ontario, Canada. It is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. ISAC is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization. ISAC is funded by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). The funding for this website is also provided by LAO. The views expressed in any of ISAC’s publications (including written, oral, or visual) are the views of the clinic and do not necessarily reflect those of LAO.