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Au bas de l'échelle est un groupe d'éducation populaire et de défense des droits des travailleuses et des travailleurs non syndiqués qui existe depuis 1975. Au bas de l'échelle est un organisme indépendant à but non lucratif, financé par Centraide, par différents ministères, par des dons privés et publics et par la cotisation de ses membres.

NOS OBJECTIFS:

• Défendre les droits et les intérêts des travailleuses et des travailleurs non syndiqués
• Briser leur isolement en favorisant leur regroupement
• Améliorer leurs conditions de travail et leur autonomie
• Lutter contre toute forme de discrimination en emploi

NOS ACTIONS ET NOS SERVICES:

• Services d'information sur les droits au travail
• Sessions de formation sur les lois du travail
• Publication de documents de vulgarisation et d'analyse sur les droits au travail
• Actions collectives pour protéger les droits au travail et les améliorer
• Participation aux consultations publiques portant sur des questions reliées aux droits des travailleuses et des travailleurs non syndiqués
• Concertation avec d'autres organismes et coordination du Front de défense des non-syndiqué-e-s qui regroupe plus de 30 organismes populaires et syndicaux

At COCo, we often receive requests for information about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees. Like all other employers in Quebec, community organizations must respect the legal rights of employees and meet certain obligations. By knowing the basic duties and rights outlined by law, organizations and their employees can avoid conflicts, rest assured that they are in good legal standing, and more generally, promote a healthy organization and work atmosphere.

Incorporation can provide advantages for some organizations. It provides a legal structure that stays in place even as the active members change over the years. An incorporated non-profit can enter into contracts and have its own bank accounts. If you think this might be your organization, check out this infosheet, which outlines the steps required to incorporate in Quebec.

This info-sheet provides an introduction to the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) policy on political activities. It also guides you towards resources regarding the criticisms raised by the policy. Please feel free to contact COCo for more detailed information or for references to lawyers with experiences working with charitable organizations.

What is charitable status, who can benefit from it, and in what ways? This info sheet provides an introduction to some of the pros and cons and processes around qualifying and applying for charitable status, maintaining it and benefiting from it.

These healthy practices refer to the kinds of habits that help us to take care of our employees, staff, board, volunteers as well as our physical space. When we look at our structures, employment contracts, policies, and decision making process, we take care of our organization while simultaneously reducing our liability risks.