Category : Labor Markets


Quebec Public Sector Workers Get Higher Pay Raise

Quebec's public and parapublic sector workers have received a slightly higher-than-anticipated pay increase, as announced by union leaders. The adjustment reflects ongoing negotiations and economic conditions in the province.

Advocate: No Job Is Worth Compromising Workplace Safety

Candace Carnahan, founder of Step Up Your Safety, emphasizes that workplace safety should be non-negotiable for young workers, highlighting the critical importance of protective measures in all employment environments.

N.B. Workforce Crisis: 20% Nearing Retirement

New Brunswick is projected to lose one-fifth of its workforce to retirement over the next decade, with Bathurst's median age soaring from 23 to 53, highlighting a severe demographic shift.

Barrie City Workers Secure Pay Raises in New Labor Deal

The City of Barrie has ratified a new three-year collective agreement with its municipal workers, providing scheduled pay increases and updated benefits. The deal aims to ensure competitive compensation and stable labor relations.

Langley Firm Fined $575K for Fatal Wall Collapse

A Langley construction company has been ordered to pay $575,000 in fines and surcharges after being found guilty of criminal negligence in a 2012 workplace accident that killed a pipelayer and injured another worker.

Group Calls for End to Gender Pay Gap in Canada

A Canadian advocacy organization is urging the government and businesses to prioritize closing the gender pay gap, emphasizing that funding decisions reflect societal values and economic fairness.

Ontario Proposes Ban on Mandatory Uniform Costs

The Ontario government is introducing legislation to prohibit employers from requiring workers to pay for their own uniforms, aiming to protect employee wages and reduce financial burdens.

Quebec Unions Demand Delay to 1% Law Changes

Labour unions in Quebec are urging the provincial government to postpone amendments to the 1% law, arguing that rushed changes could harm workers in sectors like manufacturing.

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