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'This injunction request is an over the top assault on effective freedom of speech.' - Wayne Hanley, UFCW Canada national president.

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Province uses exemption under Employment Standards Act to renege on holiday and vacation pay for students.

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Meetings this week in Regina are critical leading into global UN climate conference at Copenhagen in December.

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'The early childhood sector now finds its back up against the wall.' - Shelley Ward.

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MGEU and other health care unions address health and safety concerns relating to flu outbreak.

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A week for provincial climate action during the Council of the Federation as Canada's Premiers discuss climate, energy, and trade.

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Annual report released by Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.

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BCGEU posts alert for B.C. ministry of finance employees.

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'This is a significant milestone for which those acting on behalf of the union and the corporation should be congratulated.' - Joan Jessome.

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'Men in particular are taking a hit in ways Canada hasn't seen in a very long time.'

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'It's extremely disappointing ... a real set back.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

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(28 July 2009) - Why is Canada still refusing to ratify ILO Convention No. 98 – the right to form unions and bargain collectively? After 60 years, the federal government has run out of excuses. Even the Supreme Court of Canada has recognized this right. - James Clancy.

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'The time for major changes in the management of the Agency is long overdue.' - Joan Jessome.

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Provincial labour federation expresses concern the changes put students at risk.

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'The overheated rhetoric and outright falsehoods that you’ve heard about the quality and viability of Canada’s system simply do not stand up to scrutiny.' - James Clancy.

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