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BCGEU urges members and families to attend rally on Saturday, April 24, at Duncan City Square on Vancouver Island.
Assistant deputy minister targeted with death threats, angry letters, emails and phone calls.
“Expanding the CPP would address the issue of coverage, security of benefits, and low cost of administration – all the key objectives of pension reform.”
Proposed language would open Canada's telecommunications sector to full foreign ownership, restrict municipal procurement policies and make banking and financial regulation much more difficult.
Ontario Liberals are paying big bucks for advice on privatizing Crown corporations from disgraced U.S. giant Goldman Sachs.
'Pharmacy technicians support regulation but not at their time and expense.' - Elisabeth Ballermann.
'A secure, enjoyable retirement should be the right earned by workers for decades of contributions to one’s community and Canada’s economy.' - James Clancy.
Anti-labour Wall government takes side of construction contractors against building trade unions.
As of March 31, 2010 14- and 15-year-olds will be required to complete a young worker safety course and obtain a certificate of completion.
The senseless death of a 23-year-old construction worker in England shows the importance of keeping untrained and unqualified workers away from heavy duty equipment.
'Participants took advantage of the opportunity to engage, talk, debate and share with activists – women who work diligently within their unions despite their life/work challenges.' - James Clancy
Change opens door to potential savings for employers in the benefit plans they now offer to employees, union says.
