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RSI Awareness Day will be marked across the country on Feb. 28.
'Cutting public sector jobs is a strange way to stimulate the struggling economy.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
York professor, Carla Lipsig-Mummé receives $1 million from SSHRC, to study work in a warming world.
'The proposed changes are an unconscionable attack on the most vulnerable segment of the Island’s labour force.' - Shelley Ward.
Toronto (February 10, 2010) - Employers at 20 agencies across Ontario sign on to Joint Declaration with OPSEU, CUPE and OASIS.
Most Canadians are worried about their retirement security. NUPGE is pressing the federal government to hold a national summit with a series of radio ads launched this week in the nation's capital.
Negative record on the environment and climate change has damaged Canada's image on the global stage.
'Our members want HSABC to negotiate a fair contract ... they are deeply committed to making sure British Columbians get the public health services they need.' - Reid Johnson.
(11 Feb. 2010) - The top priority for the upcoming federal budget must be to preserve and create good jobs. The budget should also invest in building a healthier, smarter, greener and more secure Canada, says NUPGE president James Clancy.
'During times of economic crisis, campaigns like the Living Wage are all the more important.' - NUPGE president James Clancy.
Ontario Public Service Employees Union says mail-in ballots remain to be counted over the next 10 days.
This Friday is the last day Canadians can contribute to relief in Haiti and have the federal government contribute the same amount in matching funds.
'The clients, their families and even the employer have all been vocal in their support of the striking workers.' - Carol Furlong.