IF YOUR BOSS IS BAD

Leave info about your bad COVID-19 workplace situation in this Google Form. There is space to include how other workers can help out (Twitter storm? calling your head office? Flooding their Facebook page?). We will publish all the details on this website except your personal contact info. Contact info is mandatory in the submissions to ensure that the stories are verifiable and so we can keep in touch with you for updates. We will never share your contact information. PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THIS TIME WE ONLY PUBLISHING REPORTS The COME DIRECTLY FROM AFFECTED WORKERS

IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WORKERS

To show your support for workers, read through their descriptions on the pages linked above (top right or under [Menu+] if you’re on mobile). The reports will help you understand reckless workplace situations and what workers are demanding from their employers. You can then follow their instructions on how to show support like Tweeting at, emailing, or calling their bosses. Use the hashtag #badboss and others, like #COVID19 when you post on social media about these issues.

Together we can help each other stay safe and build a better world.

MORE INFO FOR WORKERS DEALING WITH BAD BOSSES

Did you know YOU CAN DO A “WORK REFUSAL” if you feel your health and safety is jeopardized? Info for Ontarians: https://www.ontario.ca/document/guide-occupational-health-and-safety-act/part-v-right-refuse-or-stop-work-where-health-and-safety-danger Info for those in all provinces: https://cupe.ca/refusing-unsafe-work-step-step-guide

We also encourage you to talk to your union rep, if you are unionized. Make use of any resources available to you including contacting the Ministry of Labour. We are only here to help you and to let other workers know what’s up in your workplace so they can provide support.

Another option is to call the Workers’ Action Centre hotline at 416-531-0778 or 1-855-531-0778 for support. The Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) is a worker-based organization that is committed to improving the lives and working conditions of Ontarians in low-wage and unstable employment.

WHO WE ARE

We are workers in Hamilton who are upset that some bosses are making their employees work under conditions that could spread COVID-19. The changes to Employment Insurance (E.I.) aren’t enough to reduce the risks to workers and our communities. People should be able to stay home to self-isolate without losing wages; or if they want to work, they need a guarantee of safe working conditions.

PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US

This website is under construction and will probably be bare-bones for a while. We aim to update it with new info we receive about bad bosses at least once a day. We will update listings as requested by the worker who made the complaint.

Last updated May 22, 2020