ILO criticizes federal government

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Description: The International Labour Organization has found that the federal government violated international law when it imposed back-to-work legislation on Canada Post workers. Source: Doorey’s Law of Work Blog Date: 04/05/2012 Link: http://lawofwork.ca/?p=6463 Related links: Earlier story The ILO The ILO decision Federal labour ministry Canada Post Canadian Union of Postal Workers statement Questions for… Read more »

After four years, foreign workers receive settlement

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Description: Latin American workers who helped build a Vancouver rapid transit line have finally received the money awarded to them in a 2008 human rights ruling. Source: Canadian Press/Globe and Mail Date: 04/02/2013 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/foreign-workers-who-helped-build-vancouvers-canada-line-win-wage-fight/article10701631/ Related links: Story from November, 2012 Story from 2008 The Construction and Specialized Workers’ Union Local 1611 SNC-Lavalin B.C. Human… Read more »

Ottawa wants to talk sick leave, pensions with unions

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Description: The federal government wants to look at “changes to the labour relations regime,” including sick leave, pensions and compensation, to help balance the budget. Source: CBC Date: 03/21/2013 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/03/21/ottawa-public-servant-sick-benefits.html Related links: Winnipeg Free Press editorial Federal budget Public Service Alliance of Canada media release Earlier story Questions for discussion: Describe briefly the current… Read more »

CBSA to appeal child-care decision

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Description: The Canada Border Services Agency is appealing a ground-breaking decision from the Federal Court of Canada that ruled employers have an obligation to accommodate employee child-care needs. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter Date: 03/19/2013 Link: http://www.labour-reporter.com/articleview/17532-cbsa-to-appeal-federal-court-family-status-decision Related links: Lexology law blog Federal Court decision Earlier story CBSA Public Service Alliance of Canada Canadian Human Rights… Read more »

BC NDP leader avoids speaking to nurses union

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Description: B.C. New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix has refused to speak to the B.C. Nurses’ Union, which has been condemned for raiding by the B.C. Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress. Source: The Vancouver Sun Date: 03/12/2013 Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/shunning+nurses+earns+kudos+from+union+movement/8082932/story.html Related links: B.C. Nurses’ Union Hospital Employees’ Union Earlier news story News story… Read more »

Union calls Target hiring practices unfair

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Description: The United Food and Commercial Workers of Canada says Target’s  practice of guaranteeing interviews – but not jobs – to Zellers employees in Thunder Bay is unfair. Source: CBC Date: 03/12/2013 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/story/2013/03/12/tby-targer-hiring-thunder-bay-store.html Related links: UFCW statement Target Canada Earlier story Target Fairness campaign Earlier update Slaw legal blog discussion of successorship Questions for… Read more »

NSCAD, faculty reach agreement

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Description: NSCAD University in Halifax and the union representing faculty and librarians have reached a tentative three-year agreement. Source: The Chronicle Herald Date: 03/08/2013 Link: http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/904171-nscad-university-faculty-reach-deal Related links: Earlier news story NSCAD University University statement The Faculty Union of NSCAD SUNSCAD – the NSCAD student union on Twitter Nova Scotia Conciliation Services Questions for discussion:… Read more »

Conciliator meets with parties in Sudbury dispute

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Description: Community Living Greater Sudbury and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 676 are using a conciliator in the hopes of reaching a collective agreement. Source: Sudbury Northern Life Date: 03/08/2013 Link: http://www.northernlife.ca/news/localNews/2013/03/08-community-living-opseu-sudbury.aspx Related links: Earlier news story Community Living Greater Sudbury OPSEU Ontario Labour Ministry conciliation FAQ Questions for discussion: How long have… Read more »

Alberta premier angers former labour allies

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Description: The teachers, nurses and public sector workers who supported Alberta Premier Alison Redford in last year’s election are unhappy with her latest cost-cutting moves. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 02/26/2013 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/redford-accused-of-picking-a-fight-with-labour/article9103341/ Related links: Calgary Herald story Alberta Teachers’ Association Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson Premier Alison Redford Alberta Health Services Alberta Federation… Read more »

BC government seeks 10-year deal with nurses

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Description: The B.C. government has angered regional health authorities with a proposal for a 10-year collective agreement for nurses. Source: The Vancouver Sun Date: 02/25/2013 Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Health+authorities+slam+government+over+talks+with+nurses/8015194/story.html Related links: Vancouver Sun column B.C. health authorities Health Employers Association of B.C B.C. Nurses’ Union Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid Earlier update Questions for discussion: Review the Related… Read more »