Don’t believe the hype! RBC layoffs not about foreigners vs. Canadians
Once again the temporary foreign worker program has erupted in controversy where it is being used to pit workers against each other. News reports …
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Justice for Ned Livingston Peart
Who: Migrant Worker, allies and community groups What: Human Rights Tribunal into death of migrant worker Ned Livingston Peart When: April 17th, 18th, 24th, …
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Union president collapses 16 days into hunger strike – your support now needed more than ever
The President of the Korean Government Employees’ Union (KGEU), Kim Jungnam, launched a hunger strike in the streets of Seoul outside the offices of …
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An open letter to Premier-Designate Kathleen Wynne
Justicia for Migrant Workers c/o Workers Action Centre 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223 Toronto, ON M5S 2T9 Canada February 6, 2013 Premier …
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Celebrating Asian Activism and Unity – Saturday, May 26th, 2012
On May 26th, 2012 Asian labour and community activists celebrated Asian Heritage Month. In recognition of the contributions undertaken by Asian workers, the Asian …
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Jasbir Sandhu introduces motion, launches national petition campaign
New Democrat MP Jasbir Sandhu (Surrey North) put forward a motion demanding that Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially apologize in the House of Commons …
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The 2012 Bromley Armstrong Award for Human Rights receipient – Congratulations to Brother Jojo Geronimo
For over 30 years, Brother Jojo has been a committed community and labour activist across North America and the Philippines champion numerous causes from …
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April 21, 2012 – Ontario Day of Action Against Cuts
On Saturday, April 21, members and friends of 12 Unions and 86 Community Organizations gathered on the lawn in front of the Queen’s Park …
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International Human Rights day Celebration December 10
Where: OPSEU building, 31 Wellesley Street Toronto (Yonge and Wellesley) Time: 1:00-3:00 P.M. You are invited to attend the NUJPC (National Union of Journalists-Philippines …
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