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3 Changes Every Farmworker Should Know in 2022
Are you ready for another season? Last year was hard, but together we raised our voices and pushed back against unfair rules in this country! Click here to learn more about all we accomplished together in 2021.
In 2022, we continue to unite with migrant workers like you across the country and fight for equal rights, justice, fairness, and family unity – but we can’t win without you! To find out how you can join in, send us a message on WhatsApp today: 905-324-2840.
Here are 3 important updates you need to know:
- After our response to the migrant farmworker entry ban in the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario, the ban has been lifted! If you were affected by the temporary ban or other COVID restrictions, you are not alone! Send us a message on WhatsApp now.
- There are changes to this year’s arrival and quarantine procedures; click here to learn more. You do not need to be vaccinated to enter Canada, if you work on a farm, greenhouse, or food processing plant. If your boss did not hire you back this year because of your vaccination status, contact us at 905-324-2840.
- If you work in Ontario for minimum wage, your pay went up to $15/hour on January 1, 2022. This raise only happened because workers like you demanded it and won! You and your coworkers deserve more; we continue to fight for better wages and safer working conditions. Click this link for more information about wages.
To stay informed about upcoming changes, events, and actions this season, send us a WhatsApp message now to join our updates list and save this number in your phone contacts: 905-324-2840. This is a private and confidential list, and will not risk your job or status in any way.
United we are stronger!
¿Le pagan el salario mínimo? Verifique si su salario sube hoy
El salario mínimo aumentó en Ontario el 1 de enero. Usted debe ver $15/hora en sus primeras dos semanas de pago. Vea los salarios en otras provincias a continuación.
Revise su talón de pago para asegurarse de que le están pagando la cantidad correcta por todas las horas que trabaja. Si no es así, ¡llámenos!
Trabajador@s Agrícolas (ESP): 647-807-4722
Agricultural Migrant Workers (ENG): 905-324-2840
Trabajadores Migrantes Cuidadores: 647-782-6633
Estudiantes Trabajadores Migrantes: 647-858-2854
En 2019, el Premier de Ontario Doug Ford canceló el aumento de salario mínimo a $15. El salario mínimo solo subió porque trabajadores como usted lo exigieron.
¡Pero el salario mínimo no es suficiente para vivir! A algunos trabajadores ni siquiera se les permite recibir el salario mínimo. ¡Usted y sus compañeros de trabajo merecen más! Llámenos para unirnos a otros para mejorar los salarios para usted y los demás.
Última actualización 13 de enero de 2021
| Provincia | Salario Mínimo por Hora | Desde |
| Alberta | $15.00 | 1 de Octubre, 2018 |
| British Columbia | $15.20 | 1 de Junio, 2021 |
| Manitoba | $11.95 | 1 de Octubre, 2021 |
| New Brunswick | $11.75 | 1 de Abril, 2021 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $12.75 | 1 de Octubre, 2021 |
| Northwest Territories | $15.20 | 1 de Septiembre, 2021 |
| Nova Scotia | $12.95 | 1 de Abril, 2021 |
| Nunavut | $16.00 | 1 de Abril, 2020 |
| Ontario | $15.00 | 1 de Enero, 2022 |
| Prince Edward Island | $13.00 | 1 de Abril, 2021 |
| Quebec | $13.50 | 1 de Mayo, 2021 |
| Saskatchewan | $11.81 | 1 de Octubre, 2021 |
| Yukon | $15.20 | 1 de Abril, 2021 |
Do you get paid minimum wage? Check to see if your wage goes up today
Minimum wages increased in Ontario on October 1, 2024. You should see $17.20/hour in your next two weeks of pay. See the wages in other provinces below.
Check your pay stub to make sure you are getting paid the right amount for all the hours you work. If not, call us!
Migrant Care Workers: 416-897-4388
Migrant Student Workers: 647-858-2854
Migrant Fishery Workers: 506-251-7467
Migrant Farm Workers (ENG): 905-324-2840
Trabajador@s Agrícolas (ESP): 647-807-4722
Undocumented Workers: 647-782-6633
In 2019, Ontario Premier Ford cancelled a $15 minimum wage. The minimum wage only went up because workers like you demanded it!
But minimum wage is not enough to live on. Some workers aren’t even allowed to get the minimum wage. You and your co-workers deserve more! Call us to join with others to improve wages for yourself and others.
Updated since Dec 13, 2024
| Province | Minimum Hourly Wage | Since |
| Alberta | $15.00 | October 1, 2018 |
| British Columbia | $17.40 | June 1, 2024 |
| Manitoba | $15.80 | October 1, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $15.30 | April 1, 2024 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $15.60 | April 1, 2024 |
| Northwest Territories | $16.70 | September 1, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $15.20 | April 1, 2024 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | January 1, 2024 |
| Ontario | $17.20 | October 1, 2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.00 | October 1, 2024 |
| Quebec | $15.75 | May 1, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.00 | October 1, 2024 |
| Yukon | $17.59 | April 1, 2024 |
New Parliament, Same Crisis: Tell your MP the Crisis is Now!
A new parliament starts in Ottawa this week. Yesterday, the federal government laid out its priorities for the next year including increasing immigration levels, reducing wait times, and family reunification. But they failed to mention how migrants like us are living and working in crisis right now without permanent residency.
From December 3-5, migrant groups from across the country will be organizing meetings, postering offices, holding rallies, caravans, and public outreach events at Member of Parliament offices. Our message is clear: We live here. Our crisis must be a priority. Click below to sign up for an action near you!
I want to join an action near me on Dec 3-5!
I want to join an action in Toronto on Dec 5!
Migrants are in crisis. In British Columbia, our fellow migrant farmworkers have been displaced due to flooding. Many are being temporarily housed in shelters, while others have yet to be evacuated. Because farmworkers are on employer-specific work permits, they are unable to find other work or access EI benefits. Their lives and livelihoods are at serious risk.
For us care workers, we know how it feels to be suddenly displaced without a place to live and unable to access work or benefits because of our closed work permits. We are tired of going through crises after crises! We demand full and permanent immigration status for all now! Join an action near you from December 3rd to the 5th: https://migrantrights.ca/decmpactions/
Migrant students in Toronto and Brampton!
Current and former international students like you are meeting up in Toronto and Brampton to connect, get to know each other, talk about our struggles and what we can do improve our lives. Sign up below to join – We will send you more details!
Can’t come but interested in joining future meetings? Sign up anyway and we will get in touch.
Migrant Students United is a group of current and former international students uniting for justice. Get involved and join us to win fair rules, equal rights and PR status for all of us!