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Ontario’s $15 minimum wage
HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE $15 By Nick Day The backlash from employers and their lobbies over Ontario’s $15 minimum wage announcement has been loud but monotone. Their refrain: small businesses simply can’t afford to pay $15/hour….
Read MoreCanada’s unions celebrate repeal of controversial anti – union legislation
Canadian Labour Congress June 14 2017 Canada’s unions are celebrating the adoption of Bill C-4, legislation that repeals the former Conservative government’s controversial anti-union Bills C-377 and C-525. “Our affiliates and labour activists across the country have organized and campaigned…
Read MoreClosure of International Centre for Northern Governance and Development
May 24, 2017 Canada Press University of Saskatchewan says provincial funding cut means closure of research centre The University of Saskatchewan says it has to close a research centre because funding was cut in the provincial budget. Read More
Read MoreThe Origins of April 28th as The Day of Mourning
At the 1984 Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress a resolution was adopted declaring April 28th as a “National Day of Mourning” to honour those workers in Canada who have been killed, injured or disabled on the job, or who…
Read MoreHow Weakened Privacy Laws In America Affect Canadians
How Weakened Privacy Laws In America Affect Canadians | Matthew Held Huffington Post Canada Internet users want convenience and privacy. However, more convenience means less privacy and vice versa. In a 2010 Wall Street Journal article, … Read more
Read MoreASPA Service Awards Recipients – AGM APRIL 25, 2017
2016 was the inaugural year for the ASPA Service Awards, and the initiative continues for 2017. We would like to thank you, and recognize you for your years of service to the University of Saskatchewan as an ASPA member.
Read MoreASPA AGM Update
Please note updated info regarding the upcoming ASPA Annual General Meeting: NOTICE ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (ASPA) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 241 ARTS BLDG. 3:00 pm (Call to order) There will be several door prize draws. You…
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