Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a statement recognizing the start of National Public Service Week, highlighting the critical role played by …
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Sometimes I wonder how our economy functions at all. I marvel that Canada’s entrepreneurs and business owners keep going, no matter what …
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Labour Relations
Paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., reject arbitration, call for return to bargaining table
Paramedics represented by Unifor Local 1359 have rejected arbitration and are calling on the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration …
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By Daragh O’Leary, University of Galway Unemployment in the UK rose to 4.3% at the end of March 2024. While this is …
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A union representing approximately 120 workers who provide meter readings, inspections and location services for Manitoba Hydro customers says members have voted …
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Featured
Toronto’s transit strike was avoided – but it raised questions among workers, employers about handling sudden disruptions
Commuters in Toronto were spared the chaos that would have come with a strike by TTC workers — idling buses, streetcars and …
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The union that represents 9,000 CBSA workers said Friday they won’t strike until at least Wednesday, as mediation continues. The Public Service …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Toronto Pearson receives gold rating for accessibility from Rick Hansen Foundation
Toronto Pearson International Airport has been awarded the “RHF Accessibility Certified Gold” rating, the highest accessibility rating by the Rick Hansen Foundation …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Right to strike was crucial in TTC talks, deal expected to be ratified: union head
Toronto transit workers’ recently restored right to strike was crucial in eleventh-hour contract negotiations with the city’s transit agency, the president of …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. employment growth continues in May with 272,000 jobs added, unemployment rate holds steady at 4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a robust increase in total nonfarm payroll employment for May, with 272,000 jobs added, while …