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Transhelp Unit of CUPE Local 966 files for "no board"

May 18, 2012 10:21 AM Employees of the Region of Peel, Transhelp Unit, members of CUPE Local 966, filed for a "no board" on May 17 with the Ministry of Labour, putting them in a legal strike or lockout position in the second week of June.

More than 1,100 front-line public service workers coming to Windsor

May 17, 2012 02:20 PM Members of Canada’s largest and most progressive union are coming to the City of Roses next week to plan the next steps in their fight to protect the quality public services and good jobs that support communities like Windsor.

Strike ends at Lincoln County Humane Society

May 17, 2012 02:13 PM After 83 days on the picket lines, striking animal workers from the Lincoln County Humane Society will return to work sometime next week, pending ratification by both parties of the tentative agreement reached on May 16, 2012.

Ottawa social service workers join CUPE

May 17, 2012 02:09 PM Social service workers at St. Stephen’s Residences of Ottawa joined CUPE to improve their working conditions, including fairer treatment and better job security in their workplace.

Calgary Board of Education robs maintenance budget for software

May 17, 2012 12:29 PM The union representing custodial workers at the Calgary Board of Education is crying foul over the use of maintenance dollars to upgrade computer systems.

CUPE 966 Ontario Works members reject Region of Peel offer

May 17, 2012 11:16 AM Members of CUPE Local 966, Ontario Works Unit, voted on Wednesday night to reject an offer from the Region of Peel.

Ontario Liberals must address flaws in health policy, cost-cutting and low pay

Ontario Liberals must address flaws in health policy, cost-cutting and low pay

May 16, 2012 02:53 PM May 16 marks the third annual Personal Support Workers Recognition Day in Ontario. But many Personal Support Workers, health care aides and registered practical nurses are doubting the Ontario Liberals’ sincerity when it comes to valuing the contribution they make to supporting the sick and the elderly.

Canadian North Airlines employees get first contract

Canadian North Airlines employees get first contract

May 15, 2012 05:29 PM Approximately 150 flight attendants with Canadian North Airlines have ratified a first collective agreement with their employer.

Limited strike action to continue in Okanagan Libraries

May 15, 2012 05:14 PM Limited job action will continue in 16 library branches throughout the Okanagan. Library workers will continue to not collect fines or work any overtime.

Public Works employees in Region of Peel seek "no board"

May 14, 2012 03:20 PM Employees of the Region of Peel Public Works, members of CUPE Local 966, filed for a "no board" with the Ministry of Labour Friday, putting them in a legal strike or lockout position in the first week of June.

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