Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights launches new website
www.labourrights.ca is a valuable research and educational tool for those interested in promoting and protecting labour rights
October 2011
Kenora Developmental Services rally supports bargaining
“We are here for our team,” said bargaining unit spokesperson, Joel Sinkins. “Developmental Services workers at KACL are standing solid until we get the fair contract we deserve.”
Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights releases report on Fraser decision
“This report is an important contribution to understanding the Fraser decision’s meaning for labour rights.”
Thousands of Canadians demand for Canada to go beyond coal
Leading Canadian organizations are concerned that the proposed regulations, if not strengthened, will deliver only a 3 per cent improvement towards meeting Canada’s 2020 emissions target, and according to Environment Canada will have a “negligible impact” on non-polluting electricity generation.
New edition of the All Together Now! Campaigner is out
The All Together Now! campaign continues to build a movement in support of quality public services and fighting for tax fairness.
Vatican announces support for Robin Hood Tax
"Such a taxation would be very useful to promote global and sustainable development according to principles of social justice and solidarity".
Occupy movement planning for October 29th Global March for Robin Hood Tax
"Let's send them a clear message: We want you to slow down some of that $1.3 trillion easy money that's sloshing around the global casino each day - enough cash to fund every social program and environmental initiative in the world."
NDP tables act to protect pensions
The Pension Protection Act moves pensioners to the front of the line of creditors to be paid out during bankruptcy
Another Conservative attack on the environment
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) received notice last week that it would not receive $547,000 in core funding that the government had previously said it intended to provide.
CBAN barred from Summit on Animal Agriculture
Critics of genetically modified animals barred from Summit on the Future of Animal Agriculture.
Will your candidate stop cuts to public services, SGEU asks?
Check out the election magazine from the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU). Before you vote, get informed.
Canadian Council on Learning calls for federal leadership on education
The report recommends establishing clear and measurable national goals for each stage of learning as well as independent monitoring to assess Canada’s progress on meeting these goals.
MGEU members ratify new contract at Knowles Centre
MGEU/NUPGE members at Knowles Centre avoid strike action by heading back to the table.
MAHCP members at Gamma Dynacare raitfy new agreement
Members of the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) at Gamma-Dynacare voted in favour of ratification of the tentative agreement.
MAHCP members at CancerCare Manitoba reject employers last offer
Three Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals Bargaining Units, at CancerCare Manitoba, have rejected the Employers last offer with respect to terms and conditions for a new collective agreement.
MAHCP Central Table Vote Results
The majority of MAHCP members, of the Central Table bargaining units, who voted have ratified the collective agreement.
Increase funding for social programs, BCGEU tells government
BCGEU urges provincial government to restore funding to much needed social programs.
October 7 - Celebrate World Day for Decent Work
"As the trade union movement has well pointed out, it is growth and decent jobs, not austerity, which are essential to beating the crisis and putting an end to the growing inequality and poverty around the globe." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
Europe takes a stand on tar sands
"With the controversy over tar sands building in the U.S. and Europe, the world is watching Canada. The federal government can’t continue to say one thing abroad and do nothing at home," warns Gillian McEachern, program manager of Climate and Energy for Environmental Defence.