Health minister accuses industry of waging dishonest 'American-style' ad war to derail much-needed reforms.

'The employer has not treated these negotiations seriously from the very beginning.' - Joan Jessome.

Message aimed directly at summit participants - 'Good jobs ... all around the world.'

'We need a real hands-on approach to banking supervision and to excessive bankers' pay, and to shielding commercial and retail banking from irresponsible shadow banking and speculation.' - ITUC.

Racialized workers face higher unemployment, have less education and get paid less, especially women.

Protracted legal battle dates back to layoffs imposed by the Newfoundland and Labrador government in 2005.

Information picket at Red River College protest bad faith bargaining.

New research shows Alberta has cut job training significantly despite increased need by aboriginals and young workers.

Twenty-two Canadians died as a result of the listeriosis crisis caused by Maple Leaf Foods in Toronto.

'The outcome is positive. We're very pleased.' - Darryl Walker, BCGEU president.

'That’s not good enough. The work our members do is vital to the health and welfare of our communities.' - Josef Rieder.

'Both sides are to be congratulated for their commitment to get a deal done this time.'

Thousands of young men rebelled in 1935 against Depression era relief camps and helped bring about a national unemployment insurance system.

Britain's David Cameron tells Harper that the UK and 'many other countries' will oppose Canada's decision to support big banks and international financial institutions.

Showing solidarity this year is especially important in the wake of intolerance shown by the Harper government in Ottawa, says NUPGE president James Clancy.

'A number of outstanding issues require third party intervention.' - Shelley Ward.

"We have no interest in a system that provides reasonable retirement security for some but doesn't for the majority of Canadians."

'Canadians are being bilked by their cellular providers while the government sits idly by and does nothing to prevent it.' - James Clancy.

Protesting replacement of existing homes with private long-term care at an Extendicare facility.

Decision follows adoption of 2009 OPTrust statement on responsible investing.

Municipal social services are overwhelmed by demand and a new model of funding must be found.

'This Committee will be working with staff to design and implement a campaign to protect public services and the jobs of those who deliver them.'

'Our message on this is clear: selling off any of Ontario’s assets, including the LCBO, is foolish.'

NSGEU president Joan Jessome says it appeared the employer was planning a lockout all along.

James Clancy says political pressure is needed to reverse Stephen Harper's decision to oppose a global tax on banks and support instead wealthy bankers and foreign financial institutions.