Video: Young workers call for $14 minimum wage in Ontario
On May 14, students and young workers set up an obstacle course on the lawn of Queen’s Park to demonstrate the hurdles students face juggling rising tuition fees and low-wage work. The event is part of the ongoing campaign calling on party leaders and candidates to support a $14 minimum wage in Ontario.
Speaker’s List:
Alastair Woods, Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario
Denise Martins, Ontario Federation of Labour Vice-President for Young Workers
John Nerier, Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance
Sareh Serajelahi, Workers’ Action Centre / Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage
Rob Depipple, United Steelworkers Local 9176
Sarah Salise, Anakbayan
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