By CUPE 5277
In News Posted Canada’s unions call on more communities to join sanctuary movement
Canada’s unions are highlighting International Migrant Day by renewing their call for communities to join the sanctuary movement. Read more.
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In News Posted ‘Just look at the body count’: Majority of denied GE Peterborough workers’ claims reversed
After a decades-long battle for compensation, the voices of ailing General Electric Peterborough workers are finally being heard. Read more.
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In News Posted Court denies WestJet’s bid to toss harassment lawsuit filed by former worker
WestJet has lost a bid to throw out of court a proposed class-action lawsuit that accuses the company of failing to provide a harassment-free workplace for women. Read more.
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In News Posted York Region holiday-hours bylaw creates ‘political hot potato’
“My fear is that over time, statutory holidays will be forced into our workweek. Businesses have the most to gain – and workers the most to lose. We have families, and I worry that this [...]
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In News Posted New study reveals toxic environment of physical and sexual violence against staff in Ontario hospitals
Sexual assaults, a life-altering concussion, shattered faces, fractured bones, lost teeth, bites and brain injury. These are just some of the injuries sustained at the hands of patients by [...]
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In News Posted Canada: massive shutting of local newspapers threatens media diversity
The two media giants Torstar Corp. and Postmedia Network Inc. announced on 27 November that they would cut nearly 300 jobs as they plan to shutter more than 30 mostly local newspapers and [...]
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In News Posted Union says Maclean’s article raises questions about Canadian Blood Service
The union representing workers at Canadian Blood Services (CBS) in Ontario is demanding “change and accountability” after a recent Maclean’s magazine article raised new questions and concerns [...]
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In News Posted York region takes public holidays from retail workers
On November 16, 2017, the York Region council pushed through a new bylaw to allow retail establishments to open 364 days a year. As a result, retail workers will need to be available 364 days a [...]