At a time when Ontarians are in need of economic recovery, Premier McGuinty put banker, Don Drummond, in charge of recommending cuts to social services and jobs in Ontario. Drummond’s report suggests the way to balance the provincial budget is to make deep cuts; everything from health care to pensions to full-day kindergarten are on [...]
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On April 28, 2012 Canada will honour the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been killed, injured or made ill on the job The labour movement, communities and individuals across Canada will mark the Day of Mourning to remember and pay respect to those who have been injured and killed on the job. [...]
Each year, Workers United awards two $1500 scholarships to union members, their children or grandchildren. The Workers United Education Committee, comprised of Workers United members, reviews all eligible applications before awarding two applicants with the scholarships. The scholarship is open to all Workers United members across Canada. Completed applications must be submitted no later than [...]
International Women’s Day has been celebrated in many countries for over 100 years. Thousands of events are scheduled around the world; some countries honour IWD as a national holiday. In 1911, just days after IWD, a massive fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. In the wake of this, thousands [...]
Scout’s Honour uncovered the sexual abuse of over 300 children by Scouts Canada leaders, led to a public apology, a sweeping review of policies, and criminal charges TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – The Sidney Hillman Foundation judges have awarded the 2012 Canadian Hillman Prize to a team of reporters, producers and researchers led by Harvey Cashore (Head of CBC Investigative Content [...]
2012 WHSC Post Secondary Scholarship Initiative Underway The Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) is now accepting entries for the 12th annual WHSC Post Secondary Scholarship Initiative. Applicants are asked to write an essay or design a poster explaining how they would raise the profile of workplace health and safety among young and new workers [...]
In 1995 a motion was passed in the House of Commons to recognize Black History Month across Canada. Since then, February has been the month in which Canada honours the contributions African Canadians, provides a special time to remember the struggles and determination that brought about change, and acknowledges the work that continues to be [...]
Over the past 2 weeks, three Workers United workplaces have completed bargaining and have ratified new collective agreements. Congratulations to all those involved and thanks to the hard work of all the bargaining team members! St. Catharines Golf and Country Club – Although you won’t see many people on the golf course during the cold [...]
January 21, 2012, LONDON, ON – Thousands of supporters turned out to the rally on Saturday, January 21, 2012 to lend their voices and support to the 500 locked out Caterpillar workers in London, Ontario. Among those attending was Workers United Canadian Director, Barry Fowlie. “Caterpillar has launched a war on these workers and the [...]
OFL to Mobilize Rally to Support Locked out Caterpillar Workers (LONDON, ON) ─ The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) issued a call to workers across Ontario to mobilize for a massive rally in London, Ontario on Saturday, January 21 to oppose Electro-Motive Canada (a subsidiary of U.S. industrial giant Caterpillar Inc.) and its attack on [...]