Restricting the ability of public sector unions to negotiate pay rates and compensation with their employers violates the rights to freedom of association guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Labour Congress has announced more details of rallies and events, addressing the economic crisis, that are taking place during the spring of 2009.

'The employer wants to weaken layoff language in our collective agreement and we’re not prepared to accept any take aways.'

'The suggestion we often hear, that taxes are a burden, hides the reality that our taxes fund public services that make Canada’s standard of living among the very best.'

Canadian Health Coalition challenges CMA president Dr. Robert Ouellet to stop misleading Canadians about private, for-profit health care.

'We will be discussing the value of public services, especially during a recession when our services are required more than ever.' - SGEU president Bob Bymoen.

'The Campbell government is to blame for this troubling situation because it's failed to properly enforce standards.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker

Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says Canada should follow Norway's lead to exclude tobacco holdings from public funds.

New MSNBC show is broadcast five nights a week from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Giant retailer won't say whether it will close store as it did when operations were unionized in Jonquiere and Gatineau.

'When working people do well, business does well.' - LCBO.

Trying to negotiate contracts with three employers - Aramark, Sodexo and Compass.

'80% of hospitals are sinking into debt while the equivalent of 5,000 full-time jobs are expected to be eliminated this year alone.'

The existing RCMP Act 'interferes with the freedom of members of the RCMP to engage in collective bargaining.' - Justice Ian MacDonnell.

Legal challenge by CUPE forces delay until after May 19 hearing.