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Agreement covering Local 701 members employed at Saint John brush factory runs until July 31, 2014.
It’s time for Canada to put into practice our international commitments to labour rights.
NUPGE wrote Prime Minister Stephen Harper last month urging Canada to support a commission of inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Wages key issue for employees at private manufacturer of cookies, candy and flavoured syrups.
'The toughest issues are still on the table.' - Tyler England.
The obvious question facing communities today is how to adjust to extreme weather in ways that will cause the least amount of destruction. A number of communities have, in recent years, launched action plans to investigate their vulnerabilities and to brainstorm solutions. “Every community has its own Achilles heel,” says Cullen, author of a new book "The Weather of the Future".
Are you prepared for an emergency in the workplace? Who do you contact in case of fire or other disaster? Where are the emergency exit routes for your work area?
Small levy on international currency transactions would generate an estimated $35 billion annually.
'Now is a good time for all civil service members — and all NSGEU members — to speak up about the vital importance of having enough workers to do the work.' - NSGEU.
Information and privacy commissioners from across the country call on governments to change their overly secretive practices.
“Ontario teachers support the fight for public water services in the province and teach their students about the urgent need to support the right to water around the world.”
'Laid-off workers have not received their severance entitlements despite an employment standards regulation requiring the employer to pay out all wages within 48 hours.' - BCGEU.
Liberals would add 55 more doctors and double the number of health care clinics and nurse practitioners.
$400 deposit fee finally dropped but other 'outrageous' exploitation practices against Guatemalan migrants continue in Quebec, says UFCW Canada.
The Canadian workforce is aging and older workers are making up a greater portion of the workforce. With the large number of 'baby boomers' born after WWII now aging, it is estimated that by next year, approximately 41% of the working population will be between the ages of 45 and 64 (up from 29% in 1991), and this percentage will continue to increase over the coming years.
