The Facts
Leaflet: Solidarity for College Faculty
The fight for equal pay for college faculty is a part of the fight for $15 & Fairness. Join us in supporting these courageous workers!
Sample letter of submission on Bill 148
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is accepting submissions about Bill 148 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017. Edit this letter to customize it for your (or your organization’s) voice and make sure your support for $15 & Fairness is heard.
Submission on Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act
Joint submission by the Parkdale Community Legal Services, Workers’ Action Centre and Campaign for $15 and Fairness to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on the amended Bill 148.
Submission on Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act
Joint submission by the Parkdale Community Legal Services, Workers’ Action Centre and Campaign for $15 and Fairness to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Leaflet: Strengthen Bill 148
Big changes are on the table to improve wages and working conditions in Ontario. Learn about what is at stake with Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act – together we can strengthen it and make sure that it passes.
Chinese Leaflet: Strengthen Bill 148
Big changes are on the table to improve wages and working conditions in Ontario. Learn about what is at stake with Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act – together we can strengthen it and make sure that it passes.
Myths & Facts about a $15 Minimum Wage
The big business lobby uses their vast resources to peddle their narrative that any changes in support of workers will ruin the economy. The evidence shows this kind of fear mongering is false. Find out more:
Summary Analysis of the Ontario Government's Proposed Labour Law Reform
On May 30, 2017, the government announced a set of labour law reforms coming out of the Changing Workplaces Review and our fight for $15 & Fairness. Learn about the proposed changes, and our work ahead.
Fairness for Injured Workers
Injured workers are part of the Fight for $15 & Fairness too! We are fighting to raise the floor of protections for ALL workers, and demanding a fair workers’ compensation system that protects injured workers.
Fact Sheet: $15 Is Possible
This is an important educational tool that explains why a $15 minimum wage is good for Ontario’s economy. $15 an hour would stimulate the economy by putting more than $5 billion additional dollars in workers’ pockets, which then gets spent in local communities.
Faith Leader Statement for Fairness
Leaders across faith traditions are calling on the Ontario Government to ensure decent work by updating outdated labour laws. Join their call by signing the statement online or download this PDF to sign and submit it to the campaign.
Building Decent Jobs from the Ground Up
Report by Workers’ Action Centre and Parkdale Community Legal Services that responds to the Ministry of Labour’s Changing Workplace Review Interim Report.
Migrant Workers Deserve $15 & Fairness
Migrant Worker Programs in Canada
Are sick day policies making us sicker?
Presentation by Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health (Sudbury), to Labour Law Review
Ontario Federation of Labour Submission to Labour Law Review
Canadian Federation of Students Submission to Labour Law Review
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Submission to Labour Law Review
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation Submission to Labour Law Review
A Higher Standard
Report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (Ontario) on the growth of low-wage and precarious jobs in Ontario, & the case for holding low-wage employers to a higher standard.
Executive Summary: Still Working on the Edge
Still Working on the Edge
Indexation: Ontario's minimum wage goes up on October 1st
Infographic: Job growth in low-wage & part-time vs full-time work
Infographic: Wage gap between part-time, temporary, & full-time workers
Fact sheet: Where are minimum wage earners working in Ontario?
We need a Federal $15 Minimum Wage now! (2 pages)
We need a Federal $15 Minimum Wage now! (4 pages)
Il nous faut un salaire minimum fédéral de 15 $ MAINTENANT! (French)
Necesitamos un salario mínimo federal de $15, ¡AHORA! (Spanish)
现在我们需要联邦 最低工资为$15! (Chinese)
குறைந்த பட்சம் $15 சமஷ்டி அரசுச் சம்பளம் எமக்கு இப்பொழுதே வேண்டும்! (Tamil)
The Precarity Penalty:
Comprehensive study released by the Poverty & Employment Precarity in Southern Ontario research project, examining the impact of employment precarity on individuals, households, & communities.