$10 for Fair Work: Support Equity-Seeking Workers in the Canadian Workplace
Every $10 moves us closer to fair work for all
This Giving Tuesday, Stand for Equity and Dignity. Join us in advocating for fair hiring policies and equitable access to the Canadian Workplace for all.
Meet J Singh Singh, an internationally trained engineer with 10+ years of experience, came to Canada with dreams of building a better life for his family. However, he could not find a decent job that matched his education and experience, as expected. He had to work multiple survival jobs, spanning from retail customer service to Uber Eats to construction, just to put food on the table. “The scale with which newcomers are being de-skilled & exploited for free/cheap labor in the guise of Canadian Experience is simply beyond comprehension. At the end, it helps nobody, neither the economy, nor all the Canadians,” he says. Read J. Singh's full story here: (Meet J Singh - The Canadian Experience Trap: When Skilled Immigrants Are Forced Into Survival Jobs - ActionDignity)
The Facts You Might Not Know Singh’s story is all too common. Today, too many newcomers face barriers that prevent them from contributing to our economy at their full capacity. In Calgary, 52% of recent immigrants with a university degree have worked in a job they were overqualified for – almost twice the proportion of their Canadian-born counterparts, at 28%. (Source: Immigrant Services Calgary). Like many internationally trained workers, J. Singh faces barriers such as the “Canadian experience” requirement and non-recognition of foreign credentials — systemic barriers that keep thousands from achieving their full potential.
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How contributions will be used for Giving Tuesday.
 | How You Can Make a Change This Giving Tuesday, ActionDignity is raising funds to support our Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group a coalition of community leaders advocating for systems change that promotes equity and social justice. Your contribution amplifies the voices of workers like J. Singh, fuels grassroots advocacy for fair hiring policies, including recognition of foreign credentials and the removal of the “Canadian Experience” employment requirement.
Where Your Donation Goes You are welcome to contribute $10 or more, or any amount you’re willing to give. Your donation directly supports community-led advocacy. Funds will help:
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Your Impact will be Matched 50%
When you give to our $10 for fair work campaign, your donation will be matched 50% (up to a maximum of $5,000) by Crowdfunding Alberta. Every dollar you give becomes $1.50.
Other Ways to Give
Donate through Canada Helps
E-transfer: send to etransfer@actiondignity.org and include your full name and “fair work” in the message.
Cheque: make payable to Action Dignity Society and mail to 915 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T2
ActionDignity targets to raise $10000 through the Giving Tuesday campaign. Estimated campaign expenses are expected to be 10% of the total funds raised. Otherwise, all funds raised through this campaign will be used to support our Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group and related community-based advocacy initiatives. A tax receipt will be provided for monetary contributions.
If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please contact: Ligia.Yanez@actiondignity.org
