By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Transgender co-op student at Vale mine in Sudbury, Ont., feels unfairly targeted by anonymous letter
By Laura Stradiotto | Sudbury Star An anonymous letter that aired on television earlier this month, complaining that a trans man was showering …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon to overturn an earlier decision that awarded union certification …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow
By Natasha Baldin An Ontario labour group says it is advocating for more robust worker protections amid growing health concerns over poor air …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Air Canada hopes to avoid flight disruptions after attendants endorse strike mandate
By Sammy Hudes Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position to strike in less than two weeks, but …
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Police say a 31-year-old woman has died after falling from a ladder in a schoolyard in Montreal’s Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough. Montreal police …
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FeaturedLeadership
The leader’s crisis playbook: How to support employees without becoming their therapist
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattIn today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, leaders must recognize that personal crises among employees — ranging from food insecurity, …
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Global HR Practices
U.S. lifts tariffs on Mexican auto parts factory after labour rights violations resolved
The United States has lifted tariffs on a Mexican aluminum wheel manufacturer after the company resolved worker retaliation claims under a North …
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By Sabrina Fitzsimons, Dublin City University and David Smith, Robert Gordon University Tense, overworked employees everywhere will recognise the features of burnout: …
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Mental HealthOpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
By David B. Sarwer, Temple University On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is …