The federal government is injecting $74.6 million into apprenticeship training and recruitment initiatives across Canada, a move aimed at addressing the nation’s …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise
As tensions build at the bargaining table, the country’s two main freight railways are turning away a growing number of goods ahead …
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Labour Relations
HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached
The union that represents more than 600 HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says they’ll go on strike on Aug. 26 if a …
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The Liberal government said it has not yet made a decision about whether it will grant a bonus for the head of …
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Employment Law
B.C. employer on hook for $30K in unpaid overtime for ‘office manager’ who didn’t perform managerial duties
The British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Colonial Countertops Ltd. challenging a previous ruling that ordered the company …
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Employment LawLabour Relations
Wescast Industries loses bid to block arbitration in Ontario plant closure grievances
An arbitrator has dismissed Wescast Industries Inc.’s attempt to block the arbitration of two policy grievances related to a plant closure, paving …
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By Carol Baldwin | Wakaw Recorder Dates have officially been set for the binding arbitration proceedings between Saskatchewan’s Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the …
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FeaturedIndustry News
Alberta offers fast-track program to help Ukrainian evacuees fill truck driver shortage
Alberta’s government is addressing the ongoing shortage of commercial truck drivers by offering accelerated training programs to qualified Ukrainian evacuees, allowing them …
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CompensationFeatured
Bloc leader says he is shocked by millions in ‘juicy’ bonuses awarded to CBC execs
The $18.4 million CBC/Radio-Canada awarded in bonuses to its employees this year is shocking, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said. He also …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Labour minister rejects CN Rail’s request for binding arbitration as lockout looms
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to …