Sudbury Workers Education & Advocacy Centre

OUR MISSION

The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre is an organization of workers, students and community volunteers committed to improving the lives and working conditions of people in low-wage and unstable employment.

OUR MANDATE

SWEAC will deliver support and education on workers' rights, provide community spaces for workers to share and learn together, and ensure that all workers have a voice and are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

HISTORY

SWEAC was started by a dedicated group of volunteers and workers who were concerned about the inequalities that precarious and low-wage workers were facing in Sudbury. The Centre was first incorporated as a non-profit organization in August 2013 and received starter funds from the United Way. Since then SWEAC continues to grow to better meet the needs of the growing precariat in the Greater City of Sudbury and surrounding areas.

Our Centre provides multiple services to help workers.

EDUCATION

Workers are better protected if they know their rights! We provide educational seminars about workplace issues at our centre and across the city.

ADVOCACY and PEER SUPPORT

We advocate for better employment laws, working conditions, unpaid wages, and workers’ rights. We provide volunteer and leadership training to encourage peer support and self-advocacy.  We provide a safe space and facilitate employment related support groups.

PHONE-IN and DROP-IN INFORMATION SERVICES

Workers receive individualized information and problem solving strategies on specific employment issues (for example: employment standards, occupational health information or human rights).  Referrals to other community services and/or government services are also made.