Let's make it happen!

Canada's working people got unemployment insurance when they made it clear to the government they wanted it and were prepared for a fight. They got this through to their MPs locally by writing letters, making phone calls, going to their constituency offices. They got this through to government leaders by supporting their unions and backing them up when they went to Ottawa to lobby them face-to-face or to hold a rally on Parliament Hill.

It worked before, let's do it again. The money's there. Here are a few of the ways you can help get the changes we need to make EI the kind of modern, responsive insurance program today's working people can rely on.

Take political action

Tell your Member of Parliament to make the EI Program work for today's working families. Write a letter. Give them a call. Visit their local office. They will be impressed if you make the effort.

Click here to send your MP a fax about this campaign right now.

Don't take "no" for an answer

If you're having problems applying for EI or have been refused benefits, you don't have to take it without a fight. You have a right to appeal and we encourage you to do it. You can contact one of the Community Unemployed Help Centres across the country or you can contact your union to get help from labour representatives on the EI Board of Referees. Click here for information.