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CUPE call for asbestos ban on Parliament Hill

End deadly asbestos industry, experts urge Canadian government

May 12, 2010 04:38 PM Today, a broad coalition of CUPE members, politicians, world renowned experts, asbestos victims, labour leaders, researchers and health care providers issued a joint call to the Canadian government to ban the production and export of asbestos. The group is also calling for just transition policies for communities relying on the asbestos industry. more »

Remember the dead, fight for the living

Apr 27, 2010 05:59 PM April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured as a result of unhealthy work environments. more »

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