By Michael Tutton Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they’re refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
“Gulf is just too big”: strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter
By Jack Farrell Alberta’s nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province foundered over disagreements over …
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Summit Wireline Inc. has been fined $55,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety violation related to a serious injury sustained by …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionLabour Relations
Stewart appointed as United Steelworkers District 6 Director, marking milestone in union leadership
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has appointed Kevon Stewart as the new Director of District 6, which covers Ontario and Atlantic Canada, …
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Amazon is ramping up its hiring efforts in Canada, announcing plans to add more than 9,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees to …
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FeaturedMental Health
One in three Canadian workers would quit for better mental health benefits, study finds
A new report from GreenShield shows that mental health benefits are a key factor influencing job retention, with one in three Canadian …
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By Christopher Reynolds The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for …
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Transat A.T. Inc. is preparing to lay off up to 80 workers as the tour operator struggles to turn its finances around, …
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Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is upping the ante for the Liberals, threatening to move toward an election as early as next …
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Opinion
Networking doesn’t have to be a chore — here are 3 ways to make it more enjoyable and effective
By Jamie Gruman, University of Guelph Does the thought of putting on a fake smile and making idle small talk with strangers …