The federal government has announced $4.4 million in funding to support up to nine projects aimed at improving health, mental health, and …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Equipment supplier fined $350,000 after worker’s death in Edson, Alta.
An Alberta-based equipment supplier has been fined $350,000 after pleading guilty to an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) violation related to a …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Average weekly earnings up 5% year over year, but postal strike dragged down employment numbers: StatsCan
Average weekly earnings rose five per cent to $1,286 in November compared with the same period last year, Statistics Canada said. The …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Pilot’s termination for cause upheld after allegations against Jazz Aviation, union unsubstantiated
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norman Keith, Lisa Cabel, and Joseph Cammalleri An arbitrator upheld an employer’s decision to terminate a unionized airline pilot with 29 …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedOpinion
Understanding the backlash against corporate DEI — and how to move forward
By Camellia Bryan, University of British Columbia and Brent John Lyons, York University, Canada United States President Donald Trump recently issued an …
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Unifor is urging provincial governments to take immediate steps to protect workers in trade-exposed sectors as concerns grow over potential U.S. tariffs. …
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Junior Achievement Canada (JA Canada) is launching a new partnership with Coke Canada Bottling and The Coca-Cola Company aimed at providing Canadian …
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FeaturedLeadership
Prepping for the worst: Why every workplace needs a crisis response plan
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattDoes your organization have a crisis response policy? Employee stress levels are rising due to increasing volatility, characterized by civil and geopolitical …
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Labour Relations
Municipality urges B.C. to categorize inland ferries as essential services following labour strife
By Rachael Lesosky | Valley Voice After months of ferry strike action on Kootenay Lake, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is advocating …
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New Brunswick has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing general labour and trades workers across the province. CUPE Local …