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Updates from Atkinson’s community of partners, collaborators and allies.


3 May 22
From the Frontlines
In a new report from the Workers' Action Centre, frontline workers are presenting a plan for action to learn the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure decent work for all. Read more >
27 Apr 22
Justice for Workers Means Racial Justice
A new primer from the Justice For Workers campaign explores why the fight for decent work is essential for racial justice. Read more >
6 Apr 22
A Healthy Recovery for All
A new report from the Decent Work and Health Network diagnoses what's gone wrong in Canada's COVID-19 planning and response, and what decent work policies need to be legislated to ensure a healthy recovery for all. Read more >
27 Apr 21
Rallying for International Workers’ Day
On May 1, the Fight for $15 and Fairness and the Workers' Action Centre are holding a rally to call for paid sick days, decent wages, safe working conditions, and good stable jobs for all. Read more >
21 Oct 20
Fighting for Workers’ Rights and Racial Justice
The Decent Work and Health Network and Jane & Finch Action Against Poverty are organizing in community for decent work, racial justice, and public health. Read more >
19 Aug 20
Closing the Paid Sick Day Gap
In a new report from the Decent Work and Health Network, health providers make the urgent case for paid sick days in every jurisdiction in Canada to protect against a COVID-19 second wave. Read more >
16 Jul 20
We Need Paid Sick Days
As provinces including Ontario re-open, the Decent Work and Health Network is calling for immediate and permanent paid sick days for all workers, with a day of action on July 18. Read more >
3 Jun 20
Changing Work for Good
In the first paper of the PowerShare program, economist Jim Stanford describes 10 ways that work must change “for the good” as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more >
28 May 20
Child Care and Ontario’s Recovery
As the Government of Ontario turns its attention towards recovery, the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario and the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care lay out a plan to reopen the province's child care centres. Read more >
20 May 20
Paid Sick Leave Saves Lives
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 >
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