Backgrounder :The Great Tory Ripoff of Migrant Workers
As of December 9, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Diane Finley announced changes in regulations whereas seasonal migrant workers have essentially been disqualified from applying for parental or compassionate care benefits.
UFCW Canada, along with Locals 1000A and Locals 175 & 633 will gather in Toronto to celebrate PRIDE on July 1, 2012. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and there will be a UFCW 175 & 633 contingent, along with a strong presence from UFCW Local 1000A taking part in this walk. “Toronto Pride parade is the largest of its kind in Canada. We are proud to stand in unity with our LGBTQ brothers and sisters and we encourage the participation of our vast membership at this exciting event”, says Wayne Hanley, National President.
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· 61% of injured workers were unemployed after injury
· Poverty rate among injured workers in Ontario more than double than the general population
· Nearly one in five injured workers (18%) on social assistance
· About 20% of respondents lost their home after injury
· 41% percent of injured workers had an annual income of less than $15,000.
· 64% of injured workers reported that they had used food banks
· One in five injured workers reported family breakdown in the wake of the injury
* Survey conducted June 2009 by the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups
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