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Labour activists and community members to attend committee hearings on Bill 47 in defense of workers’ rights, says Ontario Federation of Labour
November 14, 2018 16:42 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Labour and community activists will fill the committee rooms at Queen’s Park tomorrow, as the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs hears...
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The Big Boys Are Cheering
October 24, 2018 13:03 ET | Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Labour Council condemns Ontario Government’s Bill 47 as doorway to worker abuse TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bill 47 - an Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, the Labour...
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Emergency actions to be held across Ontario, in protest of Doug Ford’s attack on decent work laws
October 24, 2018 10:30 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to Ford Government’s Bill 47, which was tabled yesterday and seeks to freeze the minimum wage and repeal the most basic protections for...
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CopperPoint Re-Elects Four Members to its Board of Directors
June 21, 2018 12:30 ET | CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company
PHOENIX, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company announced today that four members of its Board of Directors – LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers, Marc Schmittlein, Donald A....
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New workplace rules will empower workers and save lives
June 01, 2018 13:25 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system will come into effect, saving the lives of countless workers in Alberta,...
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Ontario Federation of Labour Issues an Open Letter to the Working People of Ontario
May 17, 2018 16:16 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, May 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following is a statement by Chris Buckley, President, Ontario Federation of Labour: Greetings, Change That Works for Ontario, means a vote for...
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Hope on this year’s Day of Mourning: The Government of Alberta made workplaces safer in 2018
April 27, 2018 14:21 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
With new policies and joint workplace health and safety committees, Alberta workers see a safer future as they mourn for past losses  EDMONTON, Alberta, April 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As...
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The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Launches New Website
April 27, 2018 11:42 ET | The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters
EDISON, N.J., April 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, mobile-friendly website:...
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Ontario Federation of Labour: Pre-election budget should present a better plan for workers
March 28, 2018 16:55 ET | Ontario Federation of Labour
TORONTO, March 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of releasing its 2018 Ontario Budget: A Plan for Care and Opportunity, Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Chris Buckley is calling...
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Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Endorses Patrick Burke for New York State Assembly District 142 Seat
March 14, 2018 09:29 ET | The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters
ALBANY, N.Y., March 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke in his campaign...