My Experience with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre Hi there… I am Yahya Janish, an international student from India currently studying in Canada. I am really excited to share my journey as I begin my internship with the … Read More “From Campus to Community: My Journey for Workers Justice with the Sudbury Workers Centre” From Campus to Community: My Journey for Workers Justice with ...September 12, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs / International Student / Migrant Rights / Migrant Workers
Social Enterprise Project Officer Reports to: Executive Director Hours of Work: Full time – 35 hours/ week, 9 – 5, (Flexible – Evening and Weekend Work Required) Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre is an … Read More “We’re Hiring!” We’re Hiring!August 7, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs
“I passed through all the struggles of a newcomer, with good, so good and not so good experiences from housing, medical, transportation, employment, government policy, and of course food; my local food.” Hello! I am Adejare Muniru Oduwole, … Read More “Challenges of Newcomers to Canada” Challenges of Newcomers to CanadaAugust 6, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs / Migrant Worker / Status For All
Hello everyone, I’m Janis, a Social Service Worker student at Cambrian College, and I’ve recently started my co-op placement at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). This opportunity is a significant step for my personal and professional … Read More “Learning and Growth for an International Student” Learning and Growth for an International StudentAugust 1, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs / International Student / Migrant Worker / Status For All
Hello, my name is Uduak Cletus one of the current coop students of Addiction and Mental Health at Cambrian College, Sudbury. I began with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology, which provided me with a strong foundation in understanding human … Read More “Mental Health at Work” Mental Health at WorkMay 23, 2024 tagged Blog / Mental Health
With warm welcomes I’d like to say hello, my name is Nathaniel Lanoue, I’m a dedicated 2nd year Social Service Worker Student at Cambrian College. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve had the opportunity to hone my skills in addressing critical … Read More “” January 29, 2024 tagged Blog
The Sudbury Workers Centre is delighted to welcome our newest coop placement, Nurhuda Hassan! From Nurhuda: I am thrilled to share my experience as a student intern at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). From day one, (SWEAC) … Read More “” June 14, 2023 tagged b / Blog / blogs
Hey folks! My name is Kiana, I am a full-time social work student at Laurentian University and I also work full time in retail. Within these positions, I have gained the opportunity to work and study alongside the growing population … Read More “Welcome Kiana!” Welcome Kiana!May 31, 2023 tagged Blog
The Worker Protection Income Benefit is set to expire at the end of this month. This woefully inadequate temporary benefit provided workers with 3 COVID related sick days. Inadequate, but better than nothing. Just recently, the Ontario governement confirmed that … Read More “Paid Sick Days! The need is clear!” Paid Sick Days! The need is clear!March 23, 2023
Take Action In Greater Sudbury: Sign this petition and statement of solidarity to be sent to local banks in the Greater Sudbury R (RBC, TD, & CIBC)! The Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders resisting Coastal GasLink have identified 3 ways in which … Read More “Wet’suwet’en Solidarity in Sudbury” Wet’suwet’en Solidarity in SudburyDecember 22, 2021 tagged Blog
On December 17th, 2021 we here at SWEAC stood in solidarity alongside PHAC in efforts to demand the Ford Government take action to end homelessness and poverty within our community. The Poverty and Housing Advocacy Coalition (PHAC) of Sudbury is … Read More “Human Solidarity Day: Sudbury Solidarity With PHAC” Human Solidarity Day: Sudbury Solidarity With PHACDecember 20, 2021 tagged Blog
What happened at Laurentian University should never happen at a public institution again. The Company Creditor’s Arrangement Act (CCAA) was never designed for public institutions. Created in the 1930’s in the midst of the Great Depression, the CCAA was specifically … Read More “Amending the CCAA” Amending the CCAASeptember 30, 2021 tagged Blog
. “We will gather to honour all of the lives lost to the Canadian State – Indigenous lives, Black Lives, Migrant lives, Women and Trans and 2Spirit lives – all of the relatives that we have lost. We will … Read More “Canada Day” Canada DayJune 30, 2021 tagged Blog
It has been a year since the migrant workers’ network launched the call for full and permanent immigration status for all, and we have pushed … Read More “June 20 – Join the Call for STATUS FOR ALL!” June 20 – Join the Call for STATUS FOR ALL!June 18, 2021 tagged Actions & Events / Blog
What happens if you need to take leaves during COVID? Are you protected? Are there income supports? Can you take leave for reasons other than COVID? This FREE online presentation will inform you about the new Paid Infectious Disease Emergency … Read More “Understanding Sick Leave and Benefits during COVID – June 10, 2021” Understanding Sick Leave and Benefits during COVID – June 10, ...June 4, 2021 tagged Actions & Events
Sudbury Workers Centre Action Meeting! Thursday June 17 at 5:30 PM Join us online for our monthly Sudbury Workers Centre Action Meeting! Learn about our recent activities, take action to bring fairness for all! This month we review the new … Read More “Sudbury Workers Centre Action Meeting! June 17th” Sudbury Workers Centre Action Meeting! June 17thJune 3, 2021 tagged Actions & Events
Fight For $15 is now Justice4Workers – here’s why The fight for a decent wage is just beginning. That’s why Fight For $15 is now Justice4Workers, a new movement centered on … Read More “Fight For $15 & Fairness is now Justice4Workers – here’s why” Fight For $15 & Fairness is now Justice4Workers – here’s ...June 3, 2021 tagged Blog
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After months of resisting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has finally agreed to implement a form of paid sick leave for vulnerable workers. The announcement left little details about the program and timeline but reiterated … Read More “Province to announce Paid Sick Days!” Province to announce Paid Sick Days!April 22, 2021 tagged Blog
A free online webinar to help you understand how to file your taxes. Une présentation gratuite bilingue pour vous aider comprendre vos taxes. Présentation bilingue! Bilingual presentation! April 10 avril @ 3PM Registration/ Enregistrement: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. April … Read More “UNDERSTANDING YOUR TAXES! COMPRENDRE LES IMPOTS!” UNDERSTANDING YOUR TAXES! COMPRENDRE LES IMPOTS!April 1, 2021 tagged Actions & Events