Uber is developing an on-demand staffing business. After all, "Uber already has a vast network of drivers — all of whom have become familiarized with the process of filing taxes as an independent contractor — who may be looking for additional work." techcrunch.com/2018/10/18/ube…

Rick's Rant - Minimum Wage youtu.be/9JCCZksOi1Y Remember this fabulous Rick Mercer rant from Nov 2017 on the #minimumwage? Good to revisit this in light of the massive attack by @OntarioChamber on the $15 minimum wage & basic labour laws.The sky did not fall! #15andFairness

We are tired of bottom of the barrel businesses being the justification for slashing labour laws. Successful businesses don't mind if staff get a couple paid sick days and $15/hr, because we know staff that are treated well are better for business. #decentwork #bill148

Smart employers understand the most profitable employees are the ones who are well treated. Retail giant moves to $16 per hour minimum wage cbc.ca/news/canada/mo… #15andFairness #DecentWork #MInimumWage

This is significant: the authors of that much-criticized but influential University of Washington study purporting to show job loss from Seattle's rising minimum wage have published another that shows big benefits and higher incomes boingboing.net/2018/10/28/fig… #15andFairness

Welcome to Vicki Cummings, a firm with vision, indeed! Vicki and her team work with businesses on creating healthy workplace culture by valuing employees. Another great example of a #decentwork champion in Ontario.

Tech workers are workers and #GoogleWalkout is them flexing their collective power: "We demand an end to the sexual harassment, discrimination, and the systemic racism that fuel this destructive culture." thecut.com/2018/11/google…

The campus community in Ottawa went to Minister Fullerton's office to send the message that decent work is an education issue! The Min and her staff weren't there on CONSTITUENCY DAY. Perhaps they were all off on #PaidSickDays? #15andfairness m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

PLEASE SHARE: 2018 annual immigration statistics show that Canada remains a country of temporary migration. 70% of permits issued in the country in 2017 were temporary. We need to focus on the real issues. We need a single tier immigration system with permanent status for all.

Here’s what Los Angeles is doing to help get voters to the polls, per Mayor Karen Bass:

When we talk about who benefits most from a low minimum wage, it's always Big Business. But there is a Better Way. And these folks know it.

When we talk about bringing jobs to the community, we need to dig deep: - Has the company promised to hire in the existing community? - What’s the quality of jobs + how many are promised? Are these jobs low-wage or high wage? Are there benefits? Can people collectively bargain?

My gender identity and how I express it is very real, thank you very much. This is heartbreaking, cruel and wrong.

Welfare in Canada is a series that presents the welfare incomes of four example households living on social assistance in a given year. Learn more about Welfare in Canada hubs.ly/H0fBP420 via @maytree_canada

1/2 #Bill47 can deny minimum-wage workers #15andfairness but can't take away their right to #decentwork. Everyone deserves protection from bad bosses and unfair working conditions. Anyone who believes otherwise is likely not waiting 7 years for a $1 raise. bit.ly/2DDsmeL

Cruelty knows no bounds with Doug Ford gov’t who relentlessly keep hammering away at poor people

metcalffoundation.com/stories/metcal… Toronto Raptors #raptors #workforcedevelopment Building Up HWTC NPower Canada

Congratulations to Adriana Beemans on her inspiring lecture on community-based struggles for an inclusive local economy as part of the John Bousfield Public Lecture Series event on Wednesday evening. Adriana was named the Bousfield Distinguished Visitor in Planning by University of Toronto.