About Us
The Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre is a non-profit organization committed to promoting education, advocacy, and critical services for workers in Hamilton. Our mission is to empower workers by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to advocate for more dignity and respect in their workplaces. We offer a range of services, including Know Your Rights in the Workplace training programs, various educational workshops, a low-income tax clinic, and low-cost community meeting space to help workers navigate the complex world of employment.
Solidarity Place has developed, designed and facilitated on-demand workshops and courses on topics like Occupational Health and Safety, the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Ontario Humans Rights Code, and the Future of Work in Ontario. We have delivered these trainings in partnership with various organizations, including but not limited to the Workers Health and Safety Centre, the Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton, the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, Hamilton & Wentworth District School Board, York Region District School Board, Immigrant Workers Centre, McMaster University School of Labour Studies and Mohawk College. Solidarity Place is currently the only organization in the City of Hamilton with an explicit mandate to provide Know Your Rights in the Workplace training to vulnerable and marginalized workers.
Our board, core group of volunteers, and staff are always working to expand our rich network of community organizations, union affiliates, and their employers.
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