The federal and Manitoba governments have announced an increase in funding for the wages of child-care professionals within the province’s licensed child-care …
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HR NewsLabour RelationsOpinion
UAW’s Southern strategy: Union revs up drive to get workers employed by foreign automakers to join its ranks
By Bob Bussel, University of Oregon Persuading Southern autoworkers to join a union remains one of the U.S. labor movement’s most enduring …
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By Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, Florida International University Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers …
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CompensationFeatured
‘Profit sharing replaces tipping’: Markham Chinese restaurant expert weighs in on traditional gratitude culture
By Scarlett Liu | Markham Economist & Sun Do you feel overwhelmed by the increasing expectation of tips on your bill, from 18 …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Saskatchewan puts spotlight on farm safety with proclamation of Agricultural Safety Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially designated March 10 to 16 as Agricultural Safety Week. The announcement comes as a reminder of …
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FeaturedImmigration
New documentary sheds light on the plight of temporary foreign workers in Canada
A new documentary titled “My Friend Omar: The Battle of a Seasonal Worker,” now available on CBC Gem and ICI Tou.TV, highlights …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Manitoba celebrates top journeypersons, adds $1.5 million for apprentice technical training
In a ceremony held at the Manitoba Legislative Building on May 7, the provincial government celebrated the accomplishments of 40 top-performing new …
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HR NewsStrategic HR Management
Saskatchewan unveils new labour market strategy to support economic growth
Saskatchewan has introduced a comprehensive plan titled “Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy,” which aims to bolster its workforce to meet …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Opinion
Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots
By Cameron Shackell, Queensland University of Technology You might have seen viral videos of Wendy’s drive-thru customers in the United States ordering …
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CompensationFeatured
Rising minimum wage in Ontario could bring hard choices, says business advocate in Thunder Bay
By Sandi Krasowski | The Chronicle-Journal Effective Oct. 1, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, …