Changing Workplaces Review

Representatives of the Filipino Workers Network and Chinese Workers Network made a deputations at the Changing Workplaces Review on temp workers & non-union jobs on June 24, 2015.

The Filipino Workers Network representatives deputation emphasized the importance of the Employment Standard Act (ESA) as the main protection for non-unionized workers. The recommendations forwarded were on enforcement, education and accountability.

1. On enforcement

2. On education

3. On accountability

Members of the Filipino Workers Network shared their stories as it relates to the enforcement of ESA in their workplaces.

To learn more about this, go to the following links:

http://www.workersactioncentre.org/press-room/policy-papers/

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/06/24/ontario-government-spent-millions-on-contracts-with-law-breaking-temp-agencies.html