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Thursday 17 May 2012, 00:19:10

Top news stories from Canada

Unions intervene in WTO litigation [Straight Goods] 2012-05-16

British Columbia Workers shouldn't have to fight for safety standards [The Province] 2012-05-16

Quebec Lock-out chez Rio Tinto Alcan : des travailleurs reçoivent des tirs [SRC] 2012-05-16

EI Reform: Changes will drive down wages for everyone [The Star] 2012-05-15

Saskatchewan SGEU calls on government to make public draft labour legislation [NUPGE] 2012-05-15

Other labour news from Canada

Ontario Peel jobs under seige, union says [Mississauga.com] 2012-05-16

Prince Edward Island PEIUPSE health care workers make progress in negotiations [NUPGE] 2012-05-16

Saskatchewan Cancer care workers union votes to stop overtime [The Leader-Post] 2012-05-16

Ontario Disgraced Thunder Bay cop sues police union [CBC] 2012-05-16

Newfoundland and Labrador Workers losing trust in company [CEP] 2012-05-16

Ontario Union, Norampac talk turkey [CEP] 2012-05-16

Reverse Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program [CAW] 2012-05-16

Quebec Guide syndical des droits parentaux [SCFP] 2012-05-16

British Columbia Study Proves Sex Workers are Safer with Indoor Work Spaces [Vancouver Media Co-op] 2012-05-16

New Brunswick First Acadian bus since lockout hits the road [CBC] 2012-05-16

Quebec La Ville et les cols bleus discutent de services essentiels [SRC] 2012-05-16

Global Labour Continues Call to Get Rio Tinto ‘Off the Podium’ [ICEM] 2012-05-16

Quebec Cégeps : faire baisser la tension! [CSN] 2012-05-16

Quebec CPE la Sourithèque: En grève pour trois autres journées [CSN] 2012-05-16

British Columbia Limited strike action to continue in Okanagan Libraries [CUPE] 2012-05-16

Canadian North Airlines employees get first contract [CUPE] 2012-05-16

Nova Scotia NSUPE Local 22 on strike [NSUPE website] 2012-05-16

British Columbia BCGEU talks going nowhere politely [The Times-Colonist] 2012-05-16

Ontario Peel’s social services workers reach tentative deal [City News] 2012-05-16

Ontario More Peel Region workers prepare for a strike [The Star] 2012-05-16

Nova Scotia Nurses union wants wage parity with Halifax hospital workers [Metro] 2012-05-16

Prince Edward Island Education assistants and youth service jobs cut [CBC] 2012-05-16

Newfoundland and Labrador Kruger sends warning to unionized Corner Brook workers [CBC] 2012-05-16

British Columbia Mushroom farm tragedy in hands of coroner's jury [CBC] 2012-05-16

British Columbia Civil servants authorize strike to back up wage demands [The Globe and Mail] 2012-05-16

More provinces join McGuinty's clampdown on doctors fees [CBC] 2012-05-16

Quebec Lock-out chez Rio Tinto Alcan : la compagnie voudrait régler avant l'été [SRC] 2012-05-16

Quebec Les dirigeants de la FTQ-Construction de passage au Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean [SRC] 2012-05-16

Manitoba Entente de principe à la DSFM [SRC] 2012-05-16

Saskatchewan Les fonctionnaires provinciaux votent pour la grève à 82 % [SRC] 2012-05-16

Alberta Transit union agrees to new contract with 3% wage hikes [Calgary Herlad] For more info 2012-05-15

Nova Scotia Nurse union threatens strike [CBC] 2012-05-15

Quebec Le maire Labeaume fait ses excuses aux pompiers [SRC] 2012-05-15

Ontario Developmental service workers in Toronto vote on new contract [NUPGE] 2012-05-15

British Columbia Lack of movement on key issues pushes BCGEU members at BC Safety Authority to strike vote [NUPGE] 2012-05-15

Unions, NGOs say new migrant worker program unfair: Employers can pay migrant workers less [CLC] 2012-05-15

L’OMC est invitée à rejeter la contestation du Japon et de l’UE à la politique canadienne sur l’énergie renouvelable [SCEP] 2012-05-15

WTO called upon to dismiss Japan, EU challenge to Canadian renewable energy policy [CEP] 2012-05-15

Les écoles contre la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale [IE] 2012-05-15

L’OMC est invitée à rejeter la contestation du Japon et de l’UE à la politique canadienne sur l’énergie renouvelable [Metallos] 2012-05-15

De nouvelles coupures de postes effectuées dans les services de contrôle de sécurité des aéroports compromettront la sécurité des voyageurs et rallongeront les délais d’attente [Metallos] 2012-05-15

New Cuts to Airport Security Screeners Will Compromise Passenger Safety, Wait Times [USW] 2012-05-15

Ontario La section locale 1000A montre sa fierté [TUAC] 2012-05-15

Quebec Une ferme d’élevage de canards devient la plus récente unité agricole [TUAC] 2012-05-15

Georgetti demande que le projet de loi sur le budget fédéral soit divisé - Les questions importantes doivent faire l’objet de plus de débats, selon le CTC [CTC] 2012-05-15

Georgetti calls for federal budget bill to be split - CLC says more debate needed on important issues [CLC] 2012-05-15

British Columbia Public sector professionals' union votes 92% in favour of a strike [PEA] 2012-05-15

Ontario Reliance workers vote on contract [The Star] 2012-05-15

Ontario Le député du SCFP-Ontario demande aux députés provinciaux d’adopter immédiatement le projet de loi 13 et de mettre un terme à l’intimidation dans les écoles [SCFP] 2012-05-15

Hospitals hazardous to health: book [The Intelligencer] 2012-05-15

Ontario Public Works employees in Region of Peel seek ‘No Board’ [CUPE] 2012-05-15

Ontario Wages issue stalls talks between CAW, Oakley [The Star] 2012-05-15

Canada Post arbitration hearings delayed again [Canada.com] 2012-05-15

Dissolution d’un groupe de pression en faveur de l’amiante au Canada [FIOM] 2012-05-14

Disolución del grupo de presión sobre el asbesto en Canadá [FITIM] 2012-05-14

WTO Called Upon to Dismiss Japan, EU Challenge to Canadian Renewable Energy Policy [USW] 2012-05-14

Ontario Local 1000A shows its Pride [UFCW] 2012-05-14

Quebec Duck farm newest agriculture unit [UFCW] 2012-05-14

Alberta Transit workers getting a raise [660 News] For more info 2012-05-14

Nova Scotia Support staff cuts at Chignecto-Central Regional School Board will damage students' education [NUPGE] 2012-05-14

Quebec À la défense des services publics [CSN] 2012-05-14

Quebec La CSN souligne la semaine des services de garde en milieu scolaire du 14 au 18 mai 2012 [CSN] 2012-05-14

Alberta Union drives up wage [Calgary Sun] For more info 2012-05-14

Les agents correctionnels occupent des bureaux de circonscription des ministres fédéraux [CSN] 2012-05-14

British Columbia Limited progress at Community Social Services bargaining table [HEU-CUPE] 2012-05-14

Ontario Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place Daycare triggers possible lockout of workers [CUPE] 2012-05-14

Nova Scotia Halifax Regional School board cuts to affect 31 instructional support staff [CUPE] 2012-05-14

Ontario CUPE Ontario president demands MPPs stops school bullying by passing Bill 13 immediately [CUPE] 2012-05-14

Alberta Canada Post mail sorter who went postal on Facebook loses job [The Daily Brew] 2012-05-14

Manitoba Budget cuts will impact service: Union [The Sun] 2012-05-14

Ontario Unelected Peel Council forces its Ontario Works workers into a strike [rabbletv] 2012-05-14

Saskatchewan Labour law review draws criticism [The Booster] 2012-05-14

Ontario Kinark conciliation fails [Simcoe.com] 2012-05-14

Ontario Les travailleurs municipaux d’Iroquois Falls font face à une grève ou lockout suite aux compressions proposées par le Conseil municipal [SCFP] 2012-05-13

Ontario Municipal workers in the Town of Iroquois Falls face strike/lockout after Council threatens service cuts [CUPE] 2012-05-13

Ontario Really ... another banker?!? [CUPE] 2012-05-13

Ontario Child welfare staff donate to new Smiths Falls school playground [CUPE] 2012-05-13

Ontario Brandie's story: supporting the fight for equity [CUPE] 2012-05-13

British Columbia Mushroom farm audit 'mistake' before fatal accident [CBC] 2012-05-13

Alberta Alberta's social programs face sweeping review Human Services first department under microscope [Calgary Herald] For more info 2012-05-13

Alberta ATU 583-City of Calgary new agreement Ratified [ATU 583] For more info 2012-05-13

Alberta Calgary Zoo’s shift from unionized workers draws complaint to labour board [Calgary Herald] 2012-05-13

Ontario All sides assess settlement of library strike [The Observer] 2012-05-12

Newfoundland and Labrador Every day. For your day campaign highlights the quality work of public service members [NUPGE] 2012-05-12

Nova Scotia Residents, postal union upset by changes to rural delivery [The News] 2012-05-12

Nova Scotia Civil servants say no to relocating to rural areas. [The Star] 2012-05-12

Ontario Tentative deal reached in Reliance strike [The Spectator] 2012-05-12

ACTRA Congratulates Reynolds Mastin on his appointment as CPMA Chief Negotiator and Chief Legal Officer [ACTRA] 2012-05-12

Les TUAC Canada appuient la lutte du Syndicat national des cultivateurs pour la souveraineté alimentaire [TUAC] 2012-05-12

Standing in Solidarity with the National Farmers Union's fight for Food Sovereignty [UFCW] 2012-05-12

Ontario Les employé(e)s de Chubb Edwards Hamilton entérinent leur adhésion à la section locale 1000A [TUAC] 2012-05-12

Ontario Chubb Edwards Hamilton vote to join Local 1000A [UFCW] 2012-05-12

Négociation : le climat se détériore à cause des compressions [AFPC] 2012-05-12

Bargaining climate difficult in face of cuts [PSAC] 2012-05-12

Le marché de l’emploi au Canada demeure fragile : Le président du CTC réagit aux données sur l’emploi d’avril 2012 [CTC] 2012-05-12

Job market remains fragile: CLC President comments on labour force survey for April 2012 [CLC] 2012-05-12

Quebec Les pompiers de RDL rejettent à 70 % l'offre finale de la Ville ! [CSN] 2012-05-12

Quebec Une nouvelle convention collective pour les salarié-es de l'usine Olymel à Berthierville [CSN] 2012-05-12

Ontario Entente de principe entre le syndicat et Reliance Home Comfort [SCEP] 2012-05-12

Ontario Tentative agreement between union and Reliance Home Comfort [CEP] 2012-05-12