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Worst score among nine British Columbia correctional facilities in Workplace Environment Survey.

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Legal opinion commissioned by Alberta Federation of Labour says proposed changes are "not consistent with a democratic society."

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'There are ways the government can save money within the government system but it's not by cutting public services.' - Tom Mann.

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Decision fails to set an absolute precedent as the court rules future legal actions of this kind should be treated on a case-by-case basis.

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'The tentative contract failed to address the issues that matter most to our members which include respect and fairness in the workplace.'

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'We deserve a fair wage increase.' - bargaining committee chairperson Tracey Kurtenbach.

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Motion adopted unanimously asks province to reverse decision on program killed in July at VGH.

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'This poll confirms what we’ve long known.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

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'Know that we stand strong.... OPSEU will do everything in its power to ensure that you get the fair contract you deserve.'

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'He doesn't remember any of the family now. He doesn't know my mom.'

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UFCW Canada accuses B.C. government of 'shameful' behaviour for ignoring coroner's recommendations.

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Focusing attention on the crisis of murdered and missing Aboriginal women.

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Vancouver commits to work with 39 other Canadian municipalities united to fight racism and discrimination.

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Brian Keller deals blow to McGuinty government restraint plan by ruling in favour of employees at Windsor Regional Hospital.

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Workers hope the retail giant will not shut down the store as it did five years ago in Jonquiere, Que.

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