The Ontario Labour Relations Board has dismissed a grievance filed by the IBEW Construction Council of Ontario alleging that Honeywell Limited breached …
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Jobs policy will increase cost of new Brandon, Man., school by 20%: CARM
By Connor McDowell | Brandon Sun The Construction Association of Rural Manitoba says the new southwest Brandon school will cost roughly 20 per …
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Ontario unveils design for Queen’s Park construction workers’ memorial
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has revealed the design concept for a new memorial to honour construction workers who have died, been injured or …
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Manitoba to require hot water for handwashing at large construction sites
Manitoba construction workers at larger job sites will have guaranteed access to hot water for handwashing under a new workplace regulation announced …
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Federal and provincial labour ministers agree to harmonize construction safety training
Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met in Québec City on Friday and endorsed a plan to harmonize occupational health and safety …
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1 killed, 2 presumed dead after partial roof collapse at parking garage being built in Philadelphia
By Hallie Golden A stairwell roof at a parking garage being built in Philadelphia collapsed suddenly, killing one person, while two others are …
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The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) launched its annual Tax Fraud Days of Action campaign on Sunday, targeting …
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Canada’s economy grew 0.1% in January, led by goods-producing industries: StatsCan
Canada’s real gross domestic product edged up 0.1% in January, following 0.2% growth in December, as gains in mining, construction and utilities …
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Coalition brings pennies to Ottawa to demand EI reform for seasonal workers
A national coalition of unions and community groups delivered jars of black pennies to the federal finance minister in Ottawa on Wednesday, …
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Manitoba training fee could drive up costs on large construction projects, groups say
By Steve Lambert A new fee added to bids on large public-sector construction projects in Manitoba could add millions of dollars in costs, …

