labour standards

Columnists

Mar 30, 2017

Working Canadians face 'death by despair' as labour insecurity grows

Research shows that the effects of neoliberalism on Canadian workers are devastating. Who will fight back against worsening conditions and speak up for those most vulnerable?

News

Jun 19, 2015

New labour legislation needed to deal with precarious work: Let the consultations begin!

Ella Bedard

As precarious work becomes the new normal, Ontario's Labour Ministry is running consultations before reforming legislation.

Podcast

Jun 7, 2015

Majority of world's workers face job insecurity

Redeye

A recent report by the International Labour Organization finds that the changing nature of employment is contributing to inequality worldwide. Steven Tobin is senior economist with the ILO.

Blog

Apr 15, 2015

$15 and Fairness: Workers link $15 minimum wage to decent work

Angella MacEwen

Wednesday, April 15 is a global day of action on a $15 minimum wage and decent work. Actions are happening across the U.S., and in B.C., Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

News

Apr 14, 2015

Canadian workers are joining global action: The fight for $15 minimum wage

Ella Bedard

On April 15, campaigners across Canada will join a worldwide Day of Action for $15 minimum wage.