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)
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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
Welcome Kiana!
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
Workers Café: Open Mic
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
Rest-in-peace Donald (Don) Peter Kuyek (1943-2022)
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
Learn More About Ontario Community Changemakers Program
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
Red Shirt Day (of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion)
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
Student On-Campus Vote
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
Sudbury Adopts A Living Wage But…
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 Demands
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
Understanding Your Taxes
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
New Report From The Decent Work And Health Network
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
Open Mic Night!
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
Happy International Women’s Day!
March 4, 2022, is Employee Appreciation Day,
Celebrated annually on the first Friday of every March, marks an important day for recognition, acknowledgment, acknowledgment, and prioritizing workers.
While many employers may be rushing out to purchase those last-minute donuts
Employee Appreciation Day
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
Continuing Anti-Racism At Work
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,
Living-Wage Update For Sudbury!
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,
Vote Yes For A 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