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
We welcome the year 2022 from the comfort of our homes, once again, Ontario workers, as well as students, are working from home. Starting Wednesday, January 5, students will move to remote learning until at least January 17. The province … Read More “Happy New Year Sudbury!” Happy New Year Sudbury!January 5, 2022 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
Racism In The Workplace Research Sudbury – The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre would like to present our research on racism in the workplace. Our analysis took place in two developments, in June and November of 2021 respectively. Our … Read More “Racism In The Workplace: Research & Analysis” Racism In The Workplace: Research & AnalysisDecember 10, 2021 tagged Blog
The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre offers solidarity to the Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders in British Columbia. We condemn the recent militarized RCMP raids on Gidimt’en clan territory against the Wet’suwet’en land defenders who are protesting Coastal GasLink’s incursion … Read More “Wet’suwet’en Statement of Solidarity” Wet’suwet’en Statement of SolidarityDecember 7, 2021 tagged Blog
Sudbury – The Sudbury Workers Centre is calling on your support to help us keep services that support the residents of our municipality and help sustain the common good. We need your help this holiday season Sudbury! We, here at … Read More “Christmas Donation drive: Giveaway” Christmas Donation drive: GiveawayNovember 30, 2021 tagged Blog
Sudbury – The Sudbury Workers Centre is calling on all workers from all types of precarious work, to join and share their experience in this collection of workers’ stories. Scan the QR CODE to Sign-Up for an Interview: The Sudbury … Read More “The Hands-On Project: The Workers Experience” The Hands-On Project: The Workers ExperienceNovember 18, 2021 tagged Blog
Many working people struggle to make ends meet, living paycheck-to-paycheck because the minimum wage is not sustainable or livable. Because of this, one job is often not enough, and the reality is, workers are extremely underpaid, overworked, and exploited at … Read More “Living-Wage Week 2021” Living-Wage Week 2021November 1, 2021 tagged Actions & Events / living wage
Injured Workers Lobby October 29th, 2021 at 11:30 AM, (Jamie West MPP Office) 555 Barry Downe Rd, Sudbury, ON P3A 3T4 The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy will be partnering with the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) and … Read More “Injured Workers Lobby (ONIWG)” Injured Workers Lobby (ONIWG)October 28, 2021 tagged Actions & Events