Workers' Resource Centre

Every ticket you buy right now is doing double duty — funding free support for #Alberta workers and giving you a shot at half the jackpot! Get your tickets before Nov. 1 to get a chance at our early-bird prize — a wine basket valued at $167! Visit helpwrc.org to get tickets before it's too late!

Alberta referendum polls are open until 8 p.m. If you’re working today, you’re entitled to three hours in a row outside of work to vote. If your shift cuts into that, your employer must give you paid time off — it's your right. #ableg #abpoli #Alberta

Our #100for100 raffle jackpot is steadily increasing! Get your tickets to support workers and for a shot at half the pot! www.helpwrc.org/100for100campaign #WeHelpWorkers AGLC Raffle Licence #790155. Must be 18 or older and located in #Alberta. Proceeds benefit the Workers' Resource Centre.

Great read that busts the myth that paying lower wages is a cost-savings measure and argues that lower wages actually cost employers more in the long run. Paying AT LEAST the #LivingWage is good for the for-profit and non-profit sectors alike. www.livingwagealberta.ca/news/financi... #Alberta

We return millions in unpaid wages, benefits, and entitlements to Alberta workers every year — money they rightfully deserve, at absolutely no cost to them. After years of this work, it's really adding up. Something big is coming... #Alberta #WeHelpWorkers #yyc #yeg #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie

We are now booking free public legal education workshops into the fall. If you work with clients, students or community members who would benefit from learning about their rights at work, please reach out to info@helpwrc.org. #Alberta #WorkersRights #yyc #yeg #RedDeer #yql

If you were denied EI and requested a reconsideration, Employment and Social Development Canada would like to include your perspective in its voluntary, confidential study. You will not be asked to provide your SIN. Taking part in this research will not affect your EI claim, benefits, or decision.

Congrats to TEPF on its new grant from the Government of Canada that will help youth explore careers in the trades! Megan and Fiona were at the announcement made by the Hon. John Zerucelli yesterday in support of the foundation's work. #YouthEmployment #Calgary #Alberta @pattyhajdu.bsky.social

If you have experienced discrimination, you may have the right to file a complaint with the #Alberta or #Canadian Human Rights Commission. If the discrimination happened at work, we offer free, one-on-one support through the complaint process. Visit www.helpwrc.org to learn more. #WorkersRights

JOINT STATEMENT: Protecting #HumanRights is a shared responsibility. It requires each of us to make human rights real in daily life. In how we speak, how we listen, how we challenge discrimination & how we help make the places we share safer & more inclusive. Read more: https://ow.ly/JXLH50Zikkh

Many Albertans work outside in the summer heat. ☀️🥵☀️ Your employer is obligated to keep you safe. Ifconditions ever feel dangerous, you have the right to refuse unsafe work. Check out our resources here: https://www.helpwrc.org/topic/hazardouswork/ #KnowYourRights #Alberta #reddeer #yyc #yeg #yql

Our expert caseworkers—like Ope and Quinn here—help #Alberta workers navigate claims, complaints and appeals for things like EI, unpaid wages, and discrimination. Our services are free of charge and we have a 96% success rate. Don't want to go it alone? Visit helpwrc.org. #yyc #yeg #RedDeer #yql

Thank you to all of our generous volunteers who helped out at our casino fundraiser last week. 💙 💚 And a special shout-out to those who stepped in on super short notice when illness sidelined some of our crew — we really couldn't have done it without you! #Alberta #Calgary #yyc #volunteers

A must-see for workers in #Alberta: check out our latest workshop recording on workers' compensation. It covers the #WCB process, types of coverage and what to do if you are injured or become ill from your work. If you need support with an initial WCB claim, visit helpwrc.org and click "Get Help".

What you're owed on a general holiday in #Alberta depends on a lot more than just whether you show up. The rules are specific — and frequently misunderstood. Make sure you know the rules before #CanadaDay with this guide. And visit helpwrc.org for free support if you think you've been shortchanged.

Approximately 115,000 Calgarians were at high risk of homelessness in 2016, according to a 2023 report from the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. Check out Calgary’s Well-Being Dashboard to learn more. enoughforall.ca/well-being-d...

Facing a problem related to your work? We offer 100% free assistance with: 🔹 Wages & paycheque deductions 🔹 Discrimination & sexual harassment 🔹 Illness, injury & disability benefits 🔹 Job loss 🔹 Time off work (i.e. parental leave, EI sickness) 👉 www.helpwrc.org #Alberta #yyc #yeg #RedDeer

The #AISH to #ADAP transition is raising questions for many disabled Albertans. Answers are still emerging — here's our statement on what's known right now. #Alberta #Disability #ABpoli

Does something feel off at work? You don't have to figure it out alone. Free support for Alberta workers at helpwrc.org — click "Get Help" to get started. #Alberta #WorkersRights #Calgary #Edmonton #RedDeer #Lethbridge #GrandePrairie #MedicineHat #FortMcMurray #StAlbert #SpruceGrove #Leduc

Starting a summer job in #Alberta? Know your rights. Alberta students under 18 can be paid as low as $13/hour 👎 — but only if you're still in school. But your boss can choose to pay more. 🎉 Need free help with minimum wage? helpwrc.org — click "Get Help" #SummerJobs #yyc #yeg #RedDeer #Lethbridge

Congrats to our Executive Director, Carolyn Krahn, who was awarded the #Alberta Federation of Labour's International Women's Day award in recognition of her dedication to women's struggles, equality and social justice. Carolyn leads to lift others up; congrats on this well-deserved recognition! 💪✨

Our caseworker Rubina joined Gurpreet Kaur at RED FM #Calgary to talk about Employment Insurance and how we support Albertans navigating the process. Our services are completely free — visit helpwrc.org to learn more. #yyc #Alberta #WorkersRights #EmploymentInsurance #redfmcalgary #redfmcanada

Our caseworker Rubina joined Gurpreet Kaur at RED FM #Calgary to talk about Employment Insurance and how we support Albertans navigating the process. Our services are completely free — visit helpwrc.org to learn more. #yyc #Alberta #WorkersRights #EmploymentInsurance #redfmcalgary #redfmcanada

May 1 — International Workers' Day. The rights we have at work weren't handed to us. And workers who know their rights are better positioned to defend them. At the Workers' Resource Centre, that's what we're here for. Not just today. Every day. #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #Alberta #Canada

On April 28, we joined with the #Calgary and District Labour Council for the National Day of Mourning for workers who lost their lives, were injured, or became ill on the job. See the names of each #Alberta worker who died last year at: www.facebook.com/TheCDLC/ #yyc #NationalDayofMourning

This is what it looks like when a worker gets the support they deserve. Our caseworkers go to bat for #Alberta workers for free: helpwrc.org/get-help #WorkersRights #yyc #yeg #yql #ymm #Edmonton #Calgary #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie #StAlbert #GrandePrairie #Strathco #MedicineHat #Cochrane #Leduc

#EmploymentInsurance is a lifeline for workers facing job loss, illness, growing families, and more. Our Team Lead Megan was in #Ottawa for the 2026 EI Forum convened by the Commissioner for Workers — advocating for an EI system that works better for workers. #EI #WorkersRights #Alberta #Canada

Facing something unfair at work? You're not alone — and you don't have to navigate it by yourself. 💙 💚 We offer free, confidential help to Alberta workers with EI applications/appeals, unpaid wages, discrimination, incorrect pay, injury, illness, disability, & more. Learn more 👉 helpwrc.org

Last chance to sign up for our free workshop on #WCB in #Alberta. Learn what to do if you are injured at work or become ill because of your job. Register here 👉https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b69dc04c-8169-46b0-804f-b96b6e119bda@9a879c45-de3a-44d1-b30f-3f296b982696

If you've ever wondered what #WCB actually covers — or what you'd do if you got hurt or sick at work — this free online workshop is for you. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b69dc0... #RuralAlberta #yeg #yyc #yql #yqf #Airdrie #StAlbert #GrandePrairie #MedicineHat #SpruceGrove #Leduc

Stay safe out there everyone. #yyc #Calgary #Airdrie #Chestermere #Cochrane #BraggCreek #Canmore #Banff #Kananaskis

WCB claims have a few steps. Let us break them down. Free online workshop for #Alberta workers on Apr. 10. Learn how #WCB works, who's eligible, what to if you're injured or sick, and how to file a claim. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b69dc0... #yyc #yeg #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie

Laid off and dreading the EI process? We help Alberta workers navigate Employment Insurance applications — plain language, no cost, no judgment. You're not alone in this. 💙 www.helpwrc.org 💚 #Alberta #yyc #yeg #Calgary #Edmonton #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie #GrandePrairie #MedicineHat #ForMcMurray

Still smiling from the United Way of Calgary and Area's Community Impact Awards last week! 🎉 Congratulations to the award winners — your generosity is what makes work like ours possible. We are so grateful. 💙💚 #ImpactAwards2025 #CommunityImpactAwards #UnitedWeCan #Calgary #yyc

Working in #Alberta as a newcomer? Here's what you need to know: ✅ Minimum $15/hr ✅ Safe workplace ✅ Protection from discrimination ✅ Employers can't take your documents or threaten deportation Read the article to learn more. #yeg #Edmonton #yyc #Calgary #RedDeer #Lethbridge #Airdrie #StAlbert

Workers often ask us if they should quit their job when they need to collect EI because they are sick or injured. If your boss has asked you to quit or has fired you because you need medical leave, we can help. Visit helpwrc.org and click "GET HELP" to start. #Alberta #EmploymentInsurance #yeg #yyc