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Canadian Caregiver Economic Stimulus Benefit

A benefit was created for people who must take care of a child or a family member who have problems related to COVID-19. The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) covers all working Canadians who do not have access to unemployment...

November 24, 2020

Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism

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Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism

On Sunday November 8, 2020, Minister Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation, released a statement advising of an assistance package for airlines, airports and the aerospace sector. Although this announcement is positive, it was short on details about what exactly the...

November 9, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

COVID-19 impacts jobs at Nav Canada

On September 22, 2020 several of our members received layoff notices from Nav Canada citing the impact of COVID-19 upon the air industry as the cause. According to a message sent to staff by Neil Wilson, President and CEO of...

September 22, 2020

Canadian Labour Congress Webinar: A worker-centric recovery plan

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Canadian Labour Congress Webinar: A worker-centric recovery plan

On Thursday, September 3, 1:30 p.m. ET the CLC will be hosting a webinar at which they will share their worker-centric recovery plan in a post-COVID era. This plan is based upon the feedback they received from workers earlier this...

August 31, 2020

International Youth Day – 2020, a challenging year

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International Youth Day – 2020, a challenging year

When the pandemic hit, schools were closed, and young people’s lives were put on hold. How or when will they finish their college or university? How will high school students transfer to their first year of university? A survey on...

August 12, 2020

International Day of the Seafarer – A special year

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International Day of the Seafarer – A special year

In 2010 the International Maritime Organization (IMO), designated June 25th as the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize the invaluable contribution that seafarers make to the world economy and to pay tribute to an often-overlooked contribution...

June 25, 2020

Isolation or socialisation? What you need to know

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Isolation or socialisation? What you need to know

Several provinces have made decisions about which stores, restaurants and offices will reopen. They are putting various security measures in place, but do you think it’s enough to protect Canadians from this virus? It all depends on the age of...

June 19, 2020

James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too

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James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too

Words are not always followed by action. James Bogusz, CEO of Regina Airport says that he believes in the community, that the airport plays a big role in the community and that the staff at the airport are there for...

June 3, 2020

Union welcomes PM announcement upholding collective agreements

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Union welcomes PM announcement upholding collective agreements

On May 11, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new loan program for large employer including those in the air industry. Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) will allow big companies to access additional liquidity to keep their operations...

May 11, 2020

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Update – Canada Emergency Response Benefit and wage boost for essential workers

Department of Finance Canada made an announcement this week. They want to make sure that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit helps the people who need it. How? They have extended the eligibility requirements with the aim of being more inclusive....

April 27, 2020