By Government of British Columbia New pay transparency legislation was introduced March 7, 2023, to help close the gender pay gap in B.C. – the next step on the path to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
CN workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action: Unifor
By Unifor Unifor members working at CN voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action amid ongoing negotiations in which CN has tabled a package of broad concessions. Local 100 members …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Language rights of federal public servants ‘unacceptably violated’ while negotiating for fair working conditions: UCCO-SACC-CSN
By Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) Representing 7,500 federal correctional officers across the country, the UCCO-SACC-CSN union, which is currently engaged in bargaining with the Treasury Board of Canada …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor says Global News layoffs further erodes democracy in Canada
By Unifor The news of layoffs and restructuring at Global News this week chips away at already barebones newsrooms and puts democracy at risk as the number of media workers …
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By Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster and …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick advocate urges government, unions to stop bargaining away children’s right to educational services
By Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate – New Brunswick Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Kelly Lamrock has issued recommendations on means to uphold the rights of children with …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia bans TikTok social media app from government-issued devices
By Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services The Province of Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media application on government-issued mobile devices effective Wednesday, March 1. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba government simplifies small business minimum wage adjustment program
By Government of Manitoba The Manitoba government is adjusting the Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program to streamline the application process and enable small businesses to receive support as one-time …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Nurses’ Association enters into mediation with Ontario Hospital Association
By Ontario Nurses’ Association Today, the elected bargaining team of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) begins mediation with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) in a last-ditch effort to reach a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Government of Canada announces projects aimed at removing barriers to equality in federally regulated workplaces
By Employment and Social Development Canada Building more diverse and inclusive workplaces makes Canada’s workforce stronger. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced close to $9.5 million in funding for 10 projects that will help break …