Sudbury, Have you heard the news? On Oct 7, after years of organing and campaigning the Migrant Rights Network released a partial win after Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number … Read More “We support Permanent Residence for All” We support Permanent Residence for AllOctober 16, 2022 tagged Actions & Events / blogs
September 18 – Regularization, Rights, Status For All!September 19, 2022 tagged Actions & Events / Blog
Sudbury – On Monday, July 25, ISAC (Income Security Advocacy Centre) and over 230 social service providers and community organizations called on Premier Ford to double social assistance rates ahead of the August 2022 Budget. Scroll down to … Read More “Open Letter: Premier Ford, Double Social Assistance Rates Now!” Open Letter: Premier Ford, Double Social Assistance Rates Now!July 26, 2022 tagged Actions & Events / blogs
Open to ages 9 -16 Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20) Time: 12 – 3 pm Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts) Nigerian Jollof rice and soft … Read More “AWYF: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)” AWYF: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)July 18, 2022 tagged Actions & Events
Sudbury, The Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice (YAIJ) is a Black youth-led collective of racialized youth with intellectual and/or developmental dis/abilities (I/DD). They’re a federally registered nonprofit supported by families and allies working to end anti-Black ableism in Canada. … Read More “(YAIJ) Youth Employment Scholarship Extension” (YAIJ) Youth Employment Scholarship ExtensionJune 16, 2022 tagged blogs
We are planning the second Sudbury Workers Education And Advocacy Centre Workers Cafe – Open Mic. On June 30th at 1 pm join us in person at the Sudbury Main Public Library downstairs in Room 1! This is a free … Read More “Workers Café: Open Mic” Workers Café: Open MicJune 15, 2022 tagged Actions & Events / Blog
Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion) is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity, to show their support … Read More “Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion)” Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion)June 1, 2022 tagged Blog
Attention On-Campus Students, We partnered with L’Association des étudiantes et étudiants francophones to request free bus-services for studentds to vote. If you were not able to take advantage of advance voting there is still the chance to cast your vote … Read More “Student On-Campus Vote” Student On-Campus VoteMay 27, 2022 tagged Blog
We call on candidates to stand with workers and take the pledge to support a decent work agenda in this upcoming Provincial and municipal election. May Day DemandsMay 11, 2022 tagged Blog
It’s that time of the year again Sudbury… The official start of the tax filing season started in February, on Monday 2st. To get the benefits and credits you may be eligible for without interruption, it’s important to get your … Read More “Understanding Your Taxes” Understanding Your TaxesApril 14, 2022 tagged Blog
Sudbury! We, here at the Sudbury Workers Education And Advocacy Centre, have teamed up with Sudbury’s very own Myths and Mirrors to bring to you a Free Open Mic Night this coming Monday, March 21st, 2022. This will be in … Read More “Open Mic Night!” Open Mic Night!March 17, 2022 tagged Blog
Last Year… In 2021, we conducted research in the Greater Sudbury Area in partnership with students at Cambrian College. Read through the initial research analysis results here. We Found Alarming Results… The survey had 121 respondents with over 20 … Read More “Continuing Anti-Racism At Work” Continuing Anti-Racism At WorkFebruary 24, 2022 tagged Blog
Sudbury~ On Flag Day, February 15, 2022, Sudbury councillors voted on the approval of a Living-Wage report. So, you may be wondering what’s next? We are very excited that the majority of Sudbury Councillors voted yes to a Living-Wage Report, … Read More “Living-Wage Update For Sudbury!” Living-Wage Update For Sudbury!February 17, 2022 tagged Blog / living wage
Sudbury, After years of urging the Municipal government of Sudbury to support the living-wage a motion for Sudbury City Staff to look into the financial implications of paying a living wage is being put forward on Tuesday, February 15th,… Read More “Vote Yes For A Living-Wage” Vote Yes For A Living-WageJanuary 28, 2022 tagged Blog / living wage
Mental health is a term that’s hard to pin down and yet we use it all the time. When we say we’re going to take a “mental health day”, does that mean we stay at home and not go to … Read More “Let’s Continue To Talk, Mental Health!” Let’s Continue To Talk, Mental Health!January 27, 2022 tagged Blog / Mental Health
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
So let’s talk about sex…but let’s be serious. Bill C-36 came Into force in 2014 on December 6. Now a quick run-down will show you why Prostitution Criminal Law Reform: Bill C-36, ‘the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons … Read More “Sex Work Is Work” Sex Work Is WorkDecember 17, 2021 tagged Blog