Of the eleven people in the shop, six die in the blaze, including the owner and his son, and three more in hospital. [more], 25-01-1988 Members of the United Nurses of Alberta defy a ban on strike action and begin a province-wide strike against cutbacks in health care. In the late 19th century, however, unions were not legal in Canada, and anyone who organised labour groups was sent to jail. Latest news and expert analysis of the Labour Party. 2 (Bill … Queen’s University and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have successfully ratified a tentative agreement reached this summer to extend their collective agreement (for Postdoctoral Fellows (Unit 2). Labour news in YOUR province ... COVID-19: solidaridad sindical de Canadá a Madagascar [IndustriALL] 2020-07-25. Canada's largest private-sector unions could be among those with their hands on the helm next year when the time comes to navigate the shoals of Joe Biden's proposed Buy American rules. ActNOW. [more], 15-01-1889 Innkeeper Joe Beef of Montréal dies, a legendary friend to the outcast poor and labouring classes. 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Note: As a result of a number of limitations in the data, comparisons of labour statistics over time and across countries should be made … Legendary labour fighter Ed Finn, first leader of NDP in N.L., dies at 94 The lifelong journalist and union leader from Spaniard's Bay passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Sunday. [more], 8-01-2007 The 21,000 members of ACTRA, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, begin the first strike in their 64-year history. When the Nine Hour League is announced, support grows in a dozen centres, from Sarnia to Montréal. Prior to 1971, a new mother either had to return to work very quickly or quit her job to raise her child. Find breaking stories, party policies and comment on the party and their politicians. 1 (Bill C-59) and amended by the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. Most full-time public sector employees – federal civil servants - are covered by the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB). News briefs: Dec. 14 Thunder Bay city workers return to talks; Kohltech workers sign 3-year agreement Dec 14, 2020 [more], 20-01-1914 Joseph Mairs, 21, a coal miner from Ladysmith, British Columbia, dies in prison after failing to receive adequate medical treatment. [more], 18-01-1893 In the harbour at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Coast Seamen's Union organizers board the SS Bawnmore, whose crew had not been paid in months. The president of the Canadian Labour Congress is hoping Joe Biden’s efforts while in office will put pressure on Canada and the provinces to “move much faster” in adopting ambitious climate and employment policies. Finaliza el cierre patronal para los trabajadores de una refinería [IndustriALL] 2020-06-24. 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