By Canada Labour Congress Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers. “Workers …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Montreal cemetery breaks down negotiations with union as it balances being employer of choice with sustainability
By Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery The Fabrique de la paroisse Notre-Dame de Montréal manages two main assets: Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Since the beginning of negotiations with the union representing its operations employees, the …
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Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents and supports the freedom and democracy that are cherished by many. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees …
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By Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration The Province has accepted the recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour on …
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Government of Canada funds program to address labour shortages and attract newcomers in the Southern Interior of B.C.
By Pacific Economic Development Canada Newcomers to Canada enrich our country. They also bring valuable skills that help fill labour shortages across Canada. Finding qualified employees can be challenging, especially for employers in …
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House of Commons adopts legislation for a Canada Disability Benefit
By Employment and Social Development Canada The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) has the potential to transform the lives of working-age persons with disabilities. In Canada, persons with disabilities are twice as …
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Windsor Star layoffs and closure threatens local news coverage: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Postmedia’s decision to close the Windsor Star’s Starway Printing Plant brings an end to more than a century of daily print newspaper publishing in Windsor and comes at the cost …
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Unifor members ratify new agreement with PepsiCo in Calgary
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor Local 1410 members were successful in winning unionization for the part-time merchandisers in a new four-year collective agreement ratified on Jan. 28, 2023. “Organizing new members is a …
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Management of cannabis company disrupted Teamsters’ organizing meeting: Alberta Labour Relations Board
By Teamsters Local 987 Miscellaneous Employees Teamsters Local Union 987 have won an unfair labour practice complaint filed against Sundial Growers Inc. (Sundial) at the Alberta Labour Relations Board. The …
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Minimum wage in New Brunswick to reach highest in Atlantic Canada
By Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, New Brunswick On April 1, the third $1 per-hour increase to the minimum wage over the past 12 months will push New Brunswick’s minimum …