By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press One group of local union presidents wants the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to launch an inquiry into recent leaks that reveal MTS headquarters is troubled…
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Manitoba’s proposed changes on replacement workers, card check certification applauded by Canadian Labour Congress
The Manitoba government’s proposed new legislation aimed at bolstering workers’ rights within the province is being applauded by unions. The introduction of laws to prohibit the use of replacement workers…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia advances towards greater accessibility following independent review
Nova Scotia is taking significant steps to enhance accessibility across the province, following the recommendations from the first independent review of its Accessibility Act, the government said. Brad Johns, the…
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Manitoba to enhance road safety with new amendments to Drivers and Vehicles Act
The Manitoba government has announced proposed amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act aimed at bolstering road safety and consumer protection concerning heavy trailers. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, who is…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
British Columbia introduces legislation to recover costs of public-health harms from companies
The Government of British Columbia has introduced a new act aimed at recovering the costs associated with the health impacts of harmful products on its citizens. The Public Health Accountability…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Deadline approaching for former, current CIBC workers to submit claim in $153 million unpaid overtime class action
The deadline for former and current front-line retail employees of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) who may be eligible for compensation for unpaid overtime following a court-approved $153…
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Alberta road construction company fined $295,000 after worker’s fatal incident
An Alberta paving and road construction company, Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd., part of Smith Group Holdings Ltd., has been fined $295,000 following a workplace fatality. The ruling was handed…
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For struggling workers, Singh and Poilievre pitch different fixes
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made several stops in B.C. last week aiming to convince voters their parties have solutions for the working class. Both shared…
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B.C. implements stricter penalties for commercial truck drivers after infrastructure crashes
The British Columbia government has announced increased penalties for commercial truck drivers involved in crashes affecting infrastructure, as part of a broader initiative to enhance highway safety. According to the…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba introduces legislation to boost worker safety and health protections
The Manitoba government is set to enhance worker safety and health protections through new proposed legislation, announced Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 17,…
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