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Agriculture Workers Alliance

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Record #: NIA0237 Last Modified: 12 Aug 2020 Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2020
Contact Details
Office Phone Toll Free 1-877-778-7565
E-Mail info@awa-ata.ca
Website www.ufcw.ca/awa
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Site Details
Areas Served Niagara Region
Located In Community Virgil
Address & Map
1501 Niagara Stone Rd, Unit 8
Virgil, ON L0S 1T0
 
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Intersection Niagara Stone Rd and Four Mile Creek Rd
Mailing Address PO Box 904 
1501 Niagara Stone Rd, Unit 8 
Virgil, ON L0S 1T0
Service and Access Details
Description (Service) Advocacy to improve workers' rights.  
 
Training for local and migrant agricultural workers on Health and Safety and Labour Rights.  
 
Assistance in obtaining Open Work Permits for Vulnerable Workers, and in getting access to Workers' Compensation, Employment Insurance benefits and Canada Pension Plan.
Hours By appointment
Eligibility Local and migrant agricultural workers
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Tagalog
Fees None
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Service Categories Employment Insurance Benefits Assistance ~ Seasonal Workers ; Labour and Employment Law ~ Seasonal Workers ; Occupational Health and Safety ~ Seasonal Workers ; Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance ~ Seasonal Workers