The Sudbury Workers Education & Advocacy Centre is hosting an important event titled “Say YES to Immigrant Justice, Say NO to Racism” at 1191 Lansing Ave, Greater Sudbury on September 14th (01:00 PM to 04:00 PM). This event invites … Read More “Standing for Equality: Sudbury’s Fight for Immigrant Justice and Against Racism” Standing for Equality: Sudbury’s Fight for Immigrant Justice and Against ...September 13, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs
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
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
“Canada’s food workers’ union published its annual Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers Report at the UFCW Canada Agricultural Worker Support Centre in Leamington, Ontario, on Sunday, June 26. The special COVID-19 report highlights the increasing vulnerability experienced by migrant workers … Read More “STATUS FOR ALL REPORT!” STATUS FOR ALL REPORT!June 28, 2022 tagged blogs
In 1984, at the, since closed down Falconbridge Mine, a rock burst claimed the lives of 4 local miners. Their names are Richard Chenier, Daniel Lavallee, Sulo Korpela and Wayne St. Michel. A burst which could be felt across the … Read More “38th Annual Workers Day Memorial” 38th Annual Workers Day MemorialJune 27, 2022 tagged blogs
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
We are saddened to announce the death of our founding chair, Don Kuyek. Don was a passionate and tireless advocate for social justice, labour and worker’s rights. He spent 50 years as a community champion in Sudbury, earning awards and … Read More “Rest-in-peace Donald (Don) Peter Kuyek (1943-2022)” Rest-in-peace Donald (Don) Peter Kuyek (1943-2022)June 10, 2022 tagged Blog