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The 1980 CR Strike

Today, April 24, is Administrative Professionals Day. As a union that represents a great number of administrative professionals, we obviously want to take this opportunity to recognize the invaluable work they accomplish every day. Indeed, administrative professionals have shaped our...

April 18, 2019

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Equal Pay Day – April 9

Canadian women still need to work an extra three-and-a-half months to earn what a man does in a year. That’s why Equal Pay Day is being celebrated on April 9: on average, a woman would have to work until today...

April 9, 2019

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The 2019 Federal Budget

The 2019 budget, released yesterday, identifies a number of areas set to receive fresh funding. For many of our members, increased funding in key areas will be welcome news. There are, however, legislative proposals that are cause for concern. Phoenix...

March 21, 2019

Night owls working 9 to 5: rethinking how to make a livin’

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Night owls working 9 to 5: rethinking how to make a livin’

Just a few days ago, most Canadians had their collective circadian rhythms jostled by the start of daylight savings time. The bi-annual ritual is one of many modern-day factors that disrupt our sleep and affect our health, alertness and productivity....

March 15, 2019

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Strike on hold at Timmins Airport

TIMMINS – The City of Timmins and the union representing workers at the Timmins Airport have resumed negotiations; a strike which was set to start on Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m. is temporarily on hold. The 19 airport workers...

March 4, 2019

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Timmins Airport on Strike

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), has issued a 72-hour strike notice for its members who work at the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport. As of Monday March 4,...

March 2, 2019

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Strike at Timmins Airport?

February 27 update: Our members at Timmins Airport have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The airport is set to strike starting March 1. If you’re a Timminite, your winter vacation might turn into a living nightmare; thanks to Mayor...

February 20, 2019

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Dr. King and the labour movement

On Monday, January 21, Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day: a federal holiday that honours the civil rights leader’s legacy. Dr. King is most remembered for his fearless and tireless work advocating for racial equality – and rightly...

January 21, 2019

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Why we strike

Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having to resort to job action. But in rare cases, a strike is necessary. Members who vote in favour...

November 26, 2018

Omnitrax exploits community of Churchill MB again

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Omnitrax exploits community of Churchill MB again

Churchill, MB has been reeling since the layoffs at the Port of Churchill, the community’s largest employer, and the closure of the Hudson Bay Railway, the only way to access the community by land. Our members at the port have...

November 3, 2017