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Mapping EI Changes in Ontario

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by Christopher.

This map from Statistics Canada demonstrates the percentage change in the number of EI recipients in Ontario between August 08 and August 09.

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Submit a Brief to Federal Pre-Budget Consultations

Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by Christopher.

The federal budget consultation process is accepting briefs from individuals and community organizations until August 14th. This is a great opportunity to speak out for EI reform and pensions.

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Good Jobs for All Coalition – EI Repairs Needed Now

Posted on 03. Jun, 2009 by Christopher.

The Good Jobs For All Coalition and, recently, all three federal opposition parties in the House of Commons have been calling on the Harper government to fix EI.

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Uninsured: Why EI is Failing Working Ontarians

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by Christopher.

For nearly 70 years, Canada’s Employment Insurance Program (EI) – formerly known as Unemployment Insurance – has been assisting unemployed workers by providing them with temporary income relief when they’ve lost their jobs. However, starting in the late 1970s, cuts to the program and changes to the eligibility criteria have made it very difficult for many segments of Canada’s labour force to receive regular EI benefits. Additionally, the program has failed to address the changing nature of work in the country- one that has seen substantial growth in part time, temporary, and contract work. Currently, less than half of Canada’s unemployed workers are receiving regular EI benefits. In 2008, approximately 1 in 5 unemployed workers in Toronto were eligible for EI. While unemployed workers were struggling to make ends meet, the accumulated surplus of EI premiums soared to over $54 billion.

Uninsured broadly examines many of the problematic elements of the EI program that have resulted in inadequate EI access across the country, focusing particular attention to Ontario and Toronto. The report provides recommendations to ensure that the EI program is fair, equitable, and strengthened to provide income support for all unemployed workers during this economic recession marked by massive job loss.

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Good Jobs For All Rally and March

Posted on 13. May, 2009 by Christopher.

The Good Jobs for All Coalition is hosting a rally and march on June 13th in downtown Toronto, demanding action on EI and protecting pensions before banks.

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Workers’ Rights in Troubled Times – Mount Dennis Town Hall Meeting

Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Christopher.

CSPC-T, in partnership with ANC Mount Dennis and the Good Jobs for All Coalition, are hosting a Town Hall on Employment Insurance and the Rights of Temporary Workers.

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