Workplace News

Unifor is ramping up its efforts against Wescast Industries and its parent company, China-based Bohong Industries Group, as the auto parts manufacturer continues to withhold approximately $10 million in termination …

HVR Construction Ltd. has been fined $95,000 after pleading guilty to violations of Saskatchewan’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020, following an incident that left two workers seriously injured. The …

A flooring company based in Cambridge, Ont,, has been fined $70,000 after a worker was critically injured due to carbon monoxide exposure at a London construction site. BNE Concrete Floors …

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, intended to fill job vacancies when qualified Canadians are unavailable, is undergoing reforms to combat misuse and ensure the protection of both Canadian and …

The Administrative Labour Tribunal has issued a directive ordering Amazon to cease its interference with union activities at its Lachine warehouse, according to the union. In a decision handed down …

The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed an application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction against Telus’ return-to-office directive. The union is requesting interim relief to protect …

British Columbia will require all health-care workers in public facilities to disclose their immunization status for COVID-19, influenza, and other critical vaccine-preventable diseases. This mandate follows the end of the …

Braya Renewable Fuels (Newfoundland) GP Inc. and Lorneville Mechanical Contractors Ltd. have been charged under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following a fatal explosion and fire at …

A Quebec-based manufacturing company, MTCA Inc., has been fined $70,000 after a serious workplace injury involving a forklift. The incident occurred at the company’s tote washing facility in Guelph, Ont. …