We are closed for summer holidays starting August 21! We look forward to serving you again on our return, September 3! August 15, 2024 tagged Blog / blogs
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
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
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
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
Sudbury – Building off a successful inaugural year, a non-profit organization 8 80 Cities is seeking applications for the 2022 Ontario Community Changemakers Program. Young leaders aged 19-35 with creative ideas to improve their communities in Ontario are encouraged … Read More “Learn More About Ontario Community Changemakers Program” Learn More About Ontario Community Changemakers ProgramJune 1, 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
Sudbury! It is official, the Sudbury City Council has decided to move forward with option 2 in bringing the Living-Wage to Sudbury. Councillors Mcintosh and Jakubo tabled the motion earlier this year and it is with great excitement we congratulate … Read More “Sudbury Adopts A Living Wage But…” Sudbury Adopts A Living Wage But…May 23, 2022 tagged Blog / living wage
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 just endorsed the new report from the Decent Work and Health Network. The report shows how low wages, lack of paid sick days, and absence of workplace … Read More “New Report From The Decent Work And Health Network” New Report From The Decent Work And Health NetworkApril 6, 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
Happy International Women’s Day Sudbury! Today, (March 8, 2022) we celebrate the vast achievements of women in many areas of life. From STEM to arts, agricultural to political. There is a wide range of world-changing actions from women all over … Read More “Happy International Women’s Day!” Happy International Women’s Day!March 8, 2022 tagged Blog