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Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre

Offering worker's centered educational programming and services within the City of Hamilton.

05/20/2026

We are seeking two motivated and community-minded summer students to serve as social services program planners. The successful candidate will play a vital role in conducting outreach and strengthening connections with local union groups, community partners, and employment service agencies. The goal of this work is to increase awareness and participation in education, training programs and direct support services offered through Solidarity Place, particularly for individuals facing barriers to employment.

Job details, including qualifications, key responsibilities, and compensation, can be accessed through the following link: https://www.solidarityplace.ca/jointeam

To be considered for the position, resumes must be submitted to [email protected] by June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM (EST). We appreciate your interest, and only successful applicants will be contacted.

05/15/2026

We're happy to announce that we recently wrapped up our second cohort of the Work Ready: Skills & Safety Program, held in collaboration with Immigrants Working Centre . All of our amazing students attended a 6-day intensive course that taught them about their workplace rights in Ontario. Topics included the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the importance of Unionization & Collective Action at Work.

So far, over 20 students have graduated from this unique program. We're confident that all of our graduates will utilize this training to become leaders in their workplaces, advocating for decent and fair work!

This program is generously supported by the The Law Foundation of Ontarioand the Hamilton Community Foundation .

04/29/2026

Monday at connecting with educators about bringing workplace rights into the classroom! Co-op is a key moment to reach youth as they start navigating workplace environments. Thanks for having us!

04/27/2026

Did you know that nearly half of working Canadians say their job is the most stressful part of their daily lives? 7 in 10 workers are worried about the psychological health and safety of their work. Burnout, chronic stress, harassment. This isn’t normal, and it isn’t ok. Just remember: it isn’t just you, and it isn’t “just part of the job.” Canada’s unions have your back, and we’re fighting to fix things.

Join us on April 28th as we mourn for the dead and fight for the living.

04/25/2026

Did you know? Workers in Ontario can take time off from work and still keep their job in certain situations.

Swipe to learn more about the different types of leave available to you under the Employment Standards Act. This is the second and final post in our two-part series on leaves of absence.

Want to know more about your rights at work? Contact us today to book a workshop or learn more!

04/14/2026

Did you know? Workers in Ontario can take time off from work and still keep their job in certain situations.

Swipe to learn more about the different types of leave available to you under the Employment Standards Act. This is the first of two posts about leaves of absence, stay tuned for more.

Want to know more about your rights at work? Contact us today to book a workshop or learn more!

03/02/2026

It’s that time of year again! Solidarity Place’s FREE low-income tax clinic is now accepting appointments. Both in-person and phone appointments are available.

To book an appointment, give us a call at 289-556-3134.

This program is generously funded by United Way Halton and Hamilton.

01/22/2026

Swipe to learn about ESA claims in Hamilton - Grimsby - Burlington!

Recently, we partnered with McMaster Research Shop to investigate ESA claims in our region.

Here are some interesting findings:

- 1561 workers filed ESA claims from 2022-2025
- Over 25% of contraventions occurred in the Food and Accomodation Services industry
- Most violations included Payment of Wages, Termination Pay, and Vacation Pay/Vacation Time

The ESA is a vital piece of legislation in Ontario and this data provides us with valuable insight into the working conditions throughout the province, and where our work should be focused.

Thank you to the team at the McMaster Research Shop for all of your amazing work on this project. Hamilton non-profits are lucky to have this resource available!

01/19/2026

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop: “How to Turn an Issue into a Campaign.” We’re thrilled to welcome Nasr Ahmed as our guest speaker. Nasr is a union organizer with CWA Canada and brings extensive experience in organizing and campaign-building.

📅 Date: January 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: McMaster University , LR Wilson Hall, Room 1003
🍴 Refreshments will be provided
🎁 A $25 gift card raffle will take place at the end of the workshop

This is a great opportunity to learn practical organizing tools, connect with like-minded people, and build collective power. Please register here: https://forms.gle/iLUTT8eWwgQXa9tYA

We hope to see you there!

01/16/2026

Workers are too often navigating unfair systems with limited information. Our Know Your Rights at Work seminars offer clear, rights-based education rooted in dignity and collective power. Solidarity Place is seeking community service providers, grassroots organizations, and other groups to help empower workers by providing the knowledge, resources, and support they need to advocate for greater dignity and respect in their workplaces.

Our workshops focus on informing workers about their legal rights under the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WSIB and other work-related matters. We cover topics such as wage entitlements, leaves of absence, accessing government benefits, and identifying discrimination in the workplace. The workshop sessions are practical, accessible, and can be tailored to any group.

Contact us today to book a workshop or learn more about our program offerings!

This programming is generously supported by The Law Foundation of Ontario.

Address

51 Adair Avenue South
Hamilton, ON
L8H1B5

Telephone

+12895563134

Website

https://www.solidarityplace.ca/

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