By Mary McIninch On Canada Day 2024, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will implement changes to elevate industry standards and protect workers across the province. With …
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Federal pharmacare bill passes third reading, covers essential meds like contraception and diabetes
The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, expressed strong support …
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As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA), allowing them to confidentially report serious wrongdoing without …
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Green Party tables anti-scab bill in New Brunswick, Unifor calls for all-party support
Unifor has called for cross-party support for newly introduced anti-scab legislation in New Brunswick. The Green Party tabled the bill, which aims to prevent employers from hiring replacement workers during …
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New regulation mandates in-cab warning devices for dump box commercial vehicles in B.C.
Starting June 1, 2024, all commercial vehicles with dump boxes in British Columbia will be required to have in-cab warning devices to prevent infrastructure crashes. This regulation, outlined in B.C.’s …
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Unifor has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon amid a vote by workers at a Delta, B.C., warehouse over whether they want to join the union. Read the …
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Revital Polymers Inc., a recycling facility located in Sarnia, Ont., has been fined $60,000 following a workplace incident that resulted in the death of a worker. The Ontario Court of …
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Former worker suing Town of Cochrane, Ont., for $1.1 million, claims mayor ‘forced’ him to resign
A former senior employee at the Town of Cochrane is suing the municipality for $1.1 million, claiming he was “forced to resign” because of the mayor’s relentless campaign of harassment …
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On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage in British Columbia will rise from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour, marking a 3.9% increase. This adjustment will also apply to minimum-wage …
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Federal anti-scab law passes with all-party support, but CFIB warns it ’tilts’ labour laws in favour of unions
Labour groups are celebrating the passing of federal anti-scab legislation, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is warning that it “tilts Canada’s labour laws even more heavily in …