In Toronto, an empty black streetcar was driven through the city streets on Friday night to draw attention to the many workers who never make the commute home. Read more.
The theme of this year’s day of mourning is violence and harassment in the workplace, which gave union and labour representatives a platform to address the dangers of toxic and volatile work [...]
Violent acts against correctional officers, which include threats, spitting, punching, kicking and attacks with weapons, have been on the rise in Ontario jails. Read more.
In the aftermath of last week’s tragic van attack emerged some of humanity’s best. “We are so grateful to, and proud of the many CUPE members and other public employees who are helping Toronto [...]
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, is a day to remember and honour those who have lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness due to a workplace tragedy. Read more.
Wages were a hot topic at a health-care assembly on Friday at Mine Mill Local 598 Unifor, as were worker shortages, resident care, violence, injured workers, minimum care standards, and [...]
Dozens of auto sector workers protested at Queen’s Park Sunday against historic changes to Ontario’s personal emergency leave they claim unfairly punishes them. Read more.
Intense weekend bargaining for 75,000 Ontario hospital workers whose three unions formed a unique alliance in provincial negotiations has resulted in a tentative contract with hospital employers. [...]
Last month’s federal budget announcement is an acknowledgement that access to reliable, timely, relevant local news is a growing problem. Read more.
Equal Pay Day is marked on April 10 because women need to work 15.5 months – 3.5 months into the new year – to earn what a man does in 12 months. Ontario’s gender pay gap is a human rights and [...]
