Gig workers keep Ontario moving. Doug Ford is leaving them behind.

Gig Workers are still classified as independent contractors, still locked out of minimum wage protections, sick leave, WSIB, and EI. Some politicians are calling for crackdowns on the e-bike riders delivering our food, without once asking why those workers can’t afford anything else. A labour crisis doesn’t get solved with fines.

Our Demands:

Classify all gig workers as employees under the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act
Guarantee minimum wage for all hours worked, not just “engaged” time
Extend WSIB, EI, sick days, and benefits access to every gig worker in Ontario
Make gig work count toward Permanent Residency applications for temporary workers

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Send a message to Premier Ford and Minister Piccini

Gig workers are the foundation of Ontario’s transportation and hospitality industries. They keep our economy moving, and they deserve to make enough money to afford groceries, pay rent, and care for their families. Your government introduced legislation claiming to protect gig workers, but ride-hail drivers in Toronto still earn an average of $6.37 an hour once waiting time and vehicle costs are included. Workers are still classified as independent contractors and still denied the basic rights every other Ontario worker is legally entitled to. I am calling on your government to fix this by: - Classifying all gig workers as employees under the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act - Guaranteeing minimum wage for all hours worked, not just “engaged” time - Compensating workers for employment-related expenses including gas and vehicle costs Providing full access to WSIB, EI, sick days, and benefits programs - Recognizing gig work toward - Permanent Residency for temporary workers - Protecting the right to collective bargaining for all gig workers Passing a real Gig Workers Bill of Rights is an opportunity to put everyday people before huge corporations and make Ontario a more fair and affordable place to live.

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