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Written by Adam D.K. King January 22, 2024 ∙ The Maple ∙
A new report also finds that unionization’s advantages are greatest among workers who otherwise face disadvantages in the labour market. Despite organized labour facing decades of attacks from employers and governments, the union wage premium remains strong.
Continue reading “The Union Wage Premium Remains Strong Across Canada”Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Written by Paula Tran for 770 CHQR Posted May 2, 2022, 10:53am.
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) board of trustees will form a name review committee for Sir John A. Macdonald School in the city’s northwest.
Continue reading “Calgary Board of Education will form name review committee for Sir John A. Macdonald School”Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Written by Adam Lachacz CTVNewsEdmonton.ca Digital Producer Updated Jan. 16, 2022 4:26 p.m. CST Published Jan. 15, 2022 8:02 p.m. CST
Students at Concordia University of Edmonton will return to classes Wednesday after faculty members ratified a new collective agreement ending a nearly 12-day strike.
Continue reading “Concordia Faculty and Administration Reach Agreement Ending ‘Landmark’ Strike”
Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
CBC News · Posted: Jan 04, 2022 9:15 AM MT | Last Updated: January 4
‘Multiple competitive salary offers’ have been made to faculty, university says Faculty at Concordia University of Edmonton walked off the job Tuesday morning after the union and the school’s bargaining committee failed to strike a deal following months of negotiations.
Continue reading “Faculty at Concordia University of Edmonton Strike, Halting Start of Winter Term”Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
By Amy-Ellen Prentice Global News, Posted December 6, 2021 7:12am & Updated December 6, 2021 8:05pm.
Could the month-long strike between the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and the University of Manitoba finally be coming to an end?
Continue reading “UMFA reaches tentative deal with university”Darren Bernhardt · CBC News · Posted: Nov 22, 2021 1:12 PM CT | Last Updated: November 22
Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Written by Jeanelle Mandes Global News Posted November 18, 2021 2:54 pm
Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Aiming to improve better and safer workplaces for employers and employees, the Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Continue reading “Amendments introduced for Saskatchewan’s Employment Act”06 November 2021by P.A. Neena Gupta and Hina Ghaus Gowling WLG
Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Ontario is on track to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate a “right to disconnect” for employees.
The proposed legislation, Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Bill 27”) passed First Reading on October 25, 2021.1 Bill 27 is omnibus legislation that seeks to amends several acts, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).
Continue reading “Canada: Ontario Proposes A ‘Right To Disconnect’ After Hours & Other Major Changes To Employment Legislation”CBC News · Posted: Nov 01, 2021 4:34 PM CT | Last Updated: November 1
Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
University of Manitoba Faculty Association members voted to authorize strike deadline of Nov. 2
Faculty at Manitoba’s largest university are on the verge of a strike after their union says it has reached an “impasse” in its contract negotiations, one day before a strike deadline.
Continue reading “U of M faculty to strike after negotiations reach impasse day before deadline: union”Disclaimer – The views in this article are not necessarily the views of, nor express our reality in, ASPA. The purpose of highlighting this article is to provide members with varying viewpoints and information about Labour and the happenings around campus, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Written by Darren Bernhardt – CBC – Posted October 19, 2021 7:41am CT
UMFA says low salaries keep university from retaining talent, which impacts students’ quality of education.
Continue reading “Strike action authorized by University of Manitoba faculty”
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