paid sick days

Analysis | November 25, 2021

From BC to Ontario: The fight for 10 paid sick days continues

In Ontario the Conservatives declared themselves to be “working for workers” while yet again voting against paid sick days. While in BC, workers have won 5 permanent and employer-paid sick days, but the NDP government refused to provide 10. Both are signs of the movement pushing governments to provide rhetorical support or partial gains for workers, and the movement can continue towards winning 10 paid sick days for all.

Feature | November 22, 2021

The case for paid sick days

Paid sick days have been a central issue during the pandemic, with labour advocates and health experts calling for at least 10 paid sick days…

Analysis | November 17, 2021

Pass Bill 8: Ontario workers need 10 paid sick days

Ontario’s three temporary paid sick days are running out at the end of the year. Bill 8 would ensure workers would have access to 10 permanent paid sick days.

Analysis | October 26, 2021

Paid sick days now!

The Liberals were re-elected on this promise, and this can’t wait. Justin Trudeau needs to translate words into action: immediately mandate 10 paid sick days for federally regulated workers, and convene the provinces and territories to develop a national action plan for similar legislation across the country. And provincial governments, from BC and Ontario to the rest of provinces and territories, need to follow.

News | October 21, 2021

Health workers press Trudeau to deliver on 10 paid sick days

One of the promises Justin Trudeau made during the federal election was to legislate 10 paid sick days within 100 days of re-election. Trudeau has…

Analysis | September 3, 2021

The federal election and the fight for paid sick days

The election provides an opportunity to amplify the movement for paid sick days across the country and build momentum after the election.

Analysis | July 29, 2021

Resisting the COVID aftershocks

Canada, the US, and other world powers are attempting to brand the COVID-19 pandemic as ‘over,’ and demanding a return to ‘normal.’ But capitalism has…

Feature | July 15, 2021

The fight for paid sick days in BC

We need to build a big campaign where people feel ownership of the campaign and its tactics. That’s the kind of campaign that shifts the terrain of debate, and makes the legislation of 10 paid sick days seem like common sense. That’s how we win.

Interview | June 4, 2021