Staying Connected

The Toronto Star's Work and Wealth reporter, Sara Mojtehedzadeh, talks to The Big Story podcast about her investigation into Foodora couriers fight for decent work. Read more >

Economist Jim Stanford spoke to CBC's The Sunday Edition's Michael Enright on Sunday, May 24th, about how the economic crisis related to COVID-19 is different, who has been hit hardest, and why we need the government to play a big role in rebuilding the economy. Read more >

May 21st is a Day of Action calling on the Ontario government to ensure that all workers have access to 21 days of paid emergency leave. Read more >

The Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) has hit the pavement to support their members. TASSC's executive director describes seeing “tremendous magic happen” within the community since emergency measures began. Read more about how. Read more >

This pandemic has confirmed the real value of social trust and cohesion, writes Jim Stanford. He compares responses to this crisis in Canada and the United States. Read more >

In recognition of May Day 2020, the Migrant Rights Network released a video featuring migrant and undocumented workers in Canada to call for a COVID-19 response that leaves no one behind. Read more >

The Ontario Nonprofit Network has proposed a $680 million Stabilization Fund to support the nonprofit sector to ensure that nonprofits and charities can help rebuild the economy and communities. Read more >

ACORN Canada released a report on the state of renters in the country and the impacts COVID-19 is having on them. Read more >

As the City of Toronto begins work on recovery from COVID-19, over 20 local organizations propose ten principles for a bold, green, just recovery. Read more >

The Toronto Star's Shree Paradkhar has won two Amnesty International Canada Media Awards for her 2018-2019 Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy series called Education Without Oppression. Read more >

Kevin Thomas is the CEO of SHARE. He wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail on April 8, 2020 about the importance of bringing an end to large executive pay packages -- now more than ever. Read more >

The Ontario Nonprofit Network conducted a flash survey to examine how organizations across Ontario are affected by COVID-19. The report concludes that nonprofits and charities are facing a triple threat. Read more >

Deena Ladd is the executive director of the Workers' Action Centre. She spoke to CBC's The Sunday Edition's Michael Enright on Sunday, April 5th, about the working conditions of cleaners in Canada. Read more >

Hundreds of workers joined the Workers' Action Centre (WAC) and $15 and Fairness' first webinar on workers' rights during COVID-19. They are hosting another webinar on Thursday April 2 at 7:00 PM. Read more >

The Equal Pay Coalition is hosting the first Equal Pay Day Virtual Rally Canada-wide on Saturday 4 April at 1:00 PM EDT. Read more >

A webinar for health workers on the COVID-19 crisis. Read more >

The Migrant Rights Network and Migrant Workers Alliance for Change is calling on us today to act to ensure income support for all. Read more >

Economist Jim Stanford analyzes government responses to COVID-19, in Canada and around the world. Read more >

On Monday, March 23rd at 4 PM, join the Ryerson Leadership Lab and three leaders who have been on the front lines of these issues, and with the people affected, for an online video conversation. Read more >

SHARE's Director of Stakeholder Advocacy Anthony Schein looks at how companies are dealing with employees during this crisis and how we can build a sustainable economy. Read more >

Nonprofit workers and organizations have been stepping up in their communities to respond to the increased need for supports and services during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more >

These relentless decent work organizers and advocates are looking out for the lives and livelihoods of workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more >