Open Work Permits Now

Ahora que la petición por #permisosdetrabajoabiertosahora se ha cerrado, con más de 700 firmas, solo queremos agradecerte por firmar y comprometerte con esta causa!! Mantente al tanto sobre los siguientes pasos! #migrantjustice #migrantworkersrights

Now that the petition for #openworkpermitsnow is closed with more than 700 signatures, we would like to thank you for signing and engaging. Stay tuned for the next steps. #openworkpermit #migrantworkers #migrantjustice

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What can you do? Demand Open Work Permit for Migrant Workers. Sign the petition Learn more at openworknow.ca Join the #Status4All movement

Why Canada’s criticism of Qatar is justified in principle but hypocritical in practice. A thread. #OpenWorkPermitsNow

@S_Adjekum Great column! Canada needs to take a good look in the mirror when it comes to the rights of #migrants.

@S_Adjekum op-ed in @CBCNews rightly points out that while Canada is quick to criticize Qatar, Canada has a poor track record when it comes to respecting the rights of migrant workers. #OpenWorkPermitsNow cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

What do you imagine when you think of working and living in Canada? Many migrant workers face deplorable working and living conditions, with little to no chance of changing employers. Let's end this!

Whilst we celebrate the holidays, let’s give thought to those working far away from their families and loved ones.

Migrants on closed permits face a catalogue of human right violations. Let’s end this, NOW.

Le travail non-libre est un concept socio-économique qui décrit le travail résultant de la coercition ou effectué involontairement. D'expertes considèrent les permis de travail fermés comme une forme de travail non-libre.

Informative article from our @sgilbert1223 windsorstar.com/opinion/letter…

While migrant workers on employer-specific work permits can technically change jobs, in practice, there are many barriers, including lengthy processing times. Decades of evidence show that these permits limit the freedom and job mobility of migrant workers in Canada.

En limitant la possibilité pour des travailleurs migrantes à changer d'emploi, de plus en plus d'expertes considèrent les permis de travail fermés comme une forme de travail non-libre. Signez la pétition pour le permis de travail ouvert maintenant !