N.B. case has big implications for Canadian retirees

Toronto pension lawyer says precedent set by court could affect retirees depending on other financially stressed pension funds across Canada.

Mental illness tops all causes of missed work days

'It is crucial that businesses make mental health and well-being a priority to prevent disability in the first place.'

New Brunswick government stalling pension reforms

Judge hearing case filed by employees' pension committee castigates province for delaying action on pension plan shortfall.

Harper Tories signal increase in EI premiums

Two-year freeze on increases will end on Jan. 1 and rates could rise by 15 cents per $100 of earnings.

B.C. Salvation Army workers sign first agreement

BCGEU also negotiates new collective agreement at St. James Daycare Society.

Restraint now is worse than wrong, it's dangerous

NUPGE's national secretary-treasurer says Canada’s debt is much lower than most countries – nowhere near to being a serious problem – and there is a lot of proof that government spending cuts are the wrong approach.

NSGEU launches Bully-Free Workplace Program

'According to the Canada Safety Council, 75% of people bullied in the workplace will leave their jobs.'

N.B. legal fight for control of public pension plan

'Hanging in the balance of the decision is whether the committee or the government has the authority to devise the plan to insure security and long term solvency.'

Calgary rally Friday against private health care

Labour organizations gathering at 10 a.m. at Health Resource Centre.

Millions protest in France over higher pension age

Legislation introduced by President Nicolas Sarkozy to raise the eligible age for minimum pensions to 62 from 60 and for full pensions to 67 from 65.

Pilot B.C. project approved to expand sheriffs' duties

'This is about improving road safety for all British Columbians and working to provide additional resources to police forces.' - Dean Purdy.

CEOs who lay off the most workers get biggest pay

Top 50 U.S. CEOs got $598 million since laying off 37,759 employees after the 2008 economic meltdown.

NBUPPE members ratify new deal with T. S. Simms

Agreement covering Local 701 members employed at Saint John brush factory runs until July 31, 2014.

President James Clancy’s Labour Day message

It’s time for Canada to put into practice our international commitments to labour rights.

Canada backs UN inquiry into crimes in Burma

NUPGE wrote Prime Minister Stephen Harper last month urging Canada to support a commission of inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Purity Factories Ltd. workers on strike in St. John's

Wages key issue for employees at private manufacturer of cookies, candy and flavoured syrups.

Mediation in NOSM strike will resume Sept. 14-17

'The toughest issues are still on the table.' - Tyler England.

60 nations join forces to push for Tobin Tax

Small levy on international currency transactions would generate an estimated $35 billion annually.

Nova Scotia rallies support for deputy sheriffs

'Now is a good time for all civil service members — and all NSGEU members — to speak up about the vital importance of having enough workers to do the work.' - NSGEU.

Canada's governments need to be much more open

Information and privacy commissioners from across the country call on governments to change their overly secretive practices.

Care centre fails to pay wages owed to workers

'Laid-off workers have not received their severance entitlements despite an employment standards regulation requiring the employer to pay out all wages within 48 hours.' - BCGEU.

Candidates pledge to improve N.B. health care

Liberals would add 55 more doctors and double the number of health care clinics and nurse practitioners.

Small victory for exploited migrant farm workers

$400 deposit fee finally dropped but other 'outrageous' exploitation practices against Guatemalan migrants continue in Quebec, says UFCW Canada.

Duty to accommodate - big labour movement victory

'Most of the accommodation solutions are inexpensive and don't turn the workplace upside down.'

CMA Journal article backs drug injection site

'We're calling on the federal government to drop the current action they have in the Supreme Court.'