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Today in Ontario, more than 1.7 million workers are earning at or around minimum wage and many Ontarians are trapped working precarious part-time, temporary, contract and subcontracted jobs, without a union.
The Government of Ontario has initiated its “Changing Workplace Review” to examine the out-dated Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. In order to seize the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by the provincial review, the OFL has launched the “Make It Fair” campaign to push for employment reform.
As part of this campaign, the OFL and unions across Ontario have launched a survey on precarious work - an issue that is fast becoming the ‘new normal’ for Ontario’s seven million workers. The goal of the survey is to speak to union members about their experiences and the experiences of their families with precarious work. Lend your voice - participate in the survey here:
http://www.makeitfair.ca/precarious_work_survey
“Inequality and precarious work are on the rise across our growing province, but collectively each of us has the power to change the law and help Ontario workers out of poverty,” said OFL President Chris Buckley.
Unionized workers have a long history of incredible gains at the bargaining table, including the 40-hour work week, maternity/parental benefits and unemployment insurance, which have become the law of the land.
“There is an urgent need for new laws as workers, particularly young workers, increasingly find themselves in part-time or contract positions with low pay, few benefits and unpredictable schedules,” said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Katha Fortier. “Our goal is to ensure that the voices of union members are heard in the changes that will come.”
Upon finishing the survey, participants will also have a chance to enter to win a $200 gift card for either Loblaws or Metro grocery stores.
Unifor is a member of the Ontario Federation of Labour, which represents approximately 1 million working people across Ontario.
