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"The Colombian authorities must take every action necessary to end this constant violence against the trade union movement, as well as the impunity surrounding these crimes," said ITUC General Secretary Sharan Burrow.
The concept of a tax "freedom" day has always been a corporate sham to undermine the value of the public sector and public services.
OPSEU plans to "decommission the Drummond Commission" by fighting for quality public services and tax fairness.
Health care employers claim they have a new contract offer to present. HSAS agrees to meet.
New poll demonstrates strong public support for independent, binding arbitration to settle the current health care contract dispute in Saskatchewan.
Specialized health care professionals in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region will be on strike beginning at eight o’clock Monday morning.
Union representing more than three-thousand specialized health care professionals has formally issued 48-Hours Strike Notice to health care employers and the Wall government.
The Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan called on Premier Wall to agree to submit the union’s lengthy contract dispute with health care employers to independent, binding arbitration.
Lake Winnipeg is in the spotlight as we head into Rivers to Oceans Week. It's time to recognize the global importance of Canada's fresh water systems.
"Post-2011 election is a good time to keep in mind our tradition of solidarity, and to build on it in new ways," - Martha Friendly, Executive Director CRRU
“So it’s very disappointing to see Environment Canada publish a 500-page report that leaves out these (Greenhouse gas emissisions critical numbers — especially when last year’s edition included them.” - Clare Demerse, Pembina Institute.
"The farm workers case unfortunately seems to have been lost in a larger political battle beyond their control.”
“This strike vote comes at a time of deepening crisis in community social services,” says James Cavalluzzo, bargaining association chair.
Law would have eliminated collective bargaining rights for most public sector employees.
