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(Jan 23, 2009) -- 'The Harper government thinks we have to choose either a strong economy or a clean environment. This is a false choice that sells our country short. We can and must have both.'
A $3-million campaign by American Rights at Work has been launched in support of the Employee Free Choice Act.
The appalling spectacle of Nortel's older workers and retirees facing the potential loss of their pensions is not just heartbreaking, it’s a social and economic disaster unfolding in slow motion.
'In tough times it is important that our governments show leadership and make smart policy choices that are in our long term interests,' say James Clancy and Peter Olfert.
The pressure to privatize liquor sales is relentless. A new round of debate is currently underway in Manitoba. In this article, the case against privatization is outlined by the leader of the province's largest public sector union.
2009 is the 200th birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the ‘Braille’ method of writing and reading for people who are blind
'This is very welcome news for workers in Quebec, but falls short in guaranteeing pensions,' notes NUPGE National Secretary-Treasurer Larry Brown.
Premier Dalton McGuinty is behaving no better on workers' rights than former Tory Premier Mike Harris, says UFCW Canada.
Social Development Canada announces 2009 benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).
Ottawa (6 December 2008) - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced yesterday the next benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).
Canadian arctic indigenous peoples and environmental groups launch a united call for action on climate change at United Nations negotiations.
Canadians unite to demand a real deal at UN climate negotiations in Poland. On December 7, 2008, thousands will gather in communities across Canada to call for action to stop climate chaos.
Members of Parliament must take a serious look at the sustainability of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. Setting fuel targets before the creation of sustainable production criteria jeopardizes any emission reductions from these fuels.
Labour unions at the Poznan meetings are firmly committed to emission reductions based on the science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.
